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World History Courses

World History courses can help you learn about major events, cultural developments, and the impact of historical figures across different eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, research methodologies, and effective communication of historical narratives. Many courses introduce tools such as timelines, primary source analysis, and digital archives, which enhance your ability to interpret historical data and connect past events to contemporary issues.


Popular World History Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    'Their' World and How You Define It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Productivity, Autism Spectrum Disorders

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Due Diligence, Case Studies

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    Packt

    Future-Proofing Your Career in a Digital-First World

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Constructive Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Our World and How to Accept It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Recruitment, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Employee Onboarding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    NLP in Engineering: Concepts & Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Leadership: Impactful Feedback in a Hybrid World

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Active Listening, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Time Management, People Development, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Java Concepts Through a Real-World Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Software Documentation, Application Design, Software Testing, Performance Tuning, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building a Real-World Data Science Solution

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Project Documentation, Solution Delivery, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Cloud Development, Technical Documentation, Business Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Communication, Automation, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build a React Shopping App: Apply Real-World Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Business Logic, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Web Applications, Software Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Strategic Management with Real-World Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Management Information Systems, Strategic Leadership, Plan Execution, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Performance Measurement, Revenue Management, Business Priorities, Competitive Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Team Motivation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Genentech

    Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality

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    Intel

    Strengthening Real World Relevance in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Community Development, Instructional Design, Learning Strategies, Curriculum Development, Technology Strategies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 'Their' World and How You Define It: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town
  • Future-Proofing Your Career in a Digital-First World: Packt
  • Our World and How to Accept It: University of Colorado Boulder
  • NLP in Engineering: Concepts & Real-World Applications: Northeastern University
  • Leadership: Impactful Feedback in a Hybrid World: Skillshare
  • Apply Java Concepts Through a Real-World Case Study: EDUCBA
  • Building a Real-World Data Science Solution : Coursera
  • Build a React Shopping App: Apply Real-World Concepts: EDUCBA
  • Strategic Management with Real-World Case Study: EDUCBA

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