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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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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Ecosystems of California

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Laboratory Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 5

    Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Music History, Music Performance

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    National Taiwan University

    中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Public History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Aesthetics, Culture, Cultural Diversity

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Linguistic Diversity, What for?

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Intercultural Competence, World History, Community Development, Digital Communications

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Culture, World History, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒學:孟子二 (East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius(2))

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, Culture, Research, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economic Development

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al control de versiones con Git y GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software

    Build toward a degree

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

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    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Physiology, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Skills

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    L&T EduTech

    Fire Protection System

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Construction Inspection, Chemical Engineering, Building Codes, System Requirements, Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Water Resources, Chemistry, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

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

  • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 5: Curtis Institute of Music
  • 中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2)): National Taiwan University
  • Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Linguistic Diversity, What for?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • 東亞儒學:孟子二 (East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius(2)): National Taiwan University
  • Introducción al control de versiones con Git y GitHub: Universidad de los Andes
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder

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