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American History Courses

American History courses can help you learn about key events, influential figures, and social movements that shaped the nation. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like primary source documents, timelines, and digital archives, which enhance your understanding of historical context and enable you to engage with various perspectives on American identity and culture.


Popular American History Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Crédito y cobranza

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing and Collection, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Organizational Strategy, Cash Flows, Ancient History

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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Fundamentos de Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mockups, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Application Development, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, GitHub

    4.5
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    677 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Understanding Korean Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    278 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization

    4.8
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    793 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Essentials of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Advocacy, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Interpersonal Communications, Care Management, Communication, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Family Support

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    American Psychological Association

    Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies

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    46 reviews

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    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Management, Performance Management, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Systems Design, Big Data, Structural Analysis, Statistics

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Creative Design, Trustworthiness, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Crédito y cobranza: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Fundamentos de Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
  • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
  • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
  • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School
  • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology

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