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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Computational Thinking

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    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Life Support, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Airway Management, Health Assessment, Emergency Medical Services, Mobility Assistance, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Medical History Documentation, Vital Signs, Neurology, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety

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    National Taiwan University

    莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment)

    Skills you'll gain: Composure, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Dealing With Ambiguity, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Adaptability, World History, Independent Thinking, Critical Thinking

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    Columbia University

    Camera and Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Photography, Color Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Semiconductors, Algorithms

    4.7
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    University at Buffalo

    Energy: The Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Operational Efficiency

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    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

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    The University of Chicago

    Critical Issues in Urban Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Common Core Standards, Instructional Strategies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Research, Governance

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Reasoning Across the Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Theatre and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Diplomacy, Intercultural Competence, Public History, European History, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Research Methodologies, Research, Economics, Business Management

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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Public Safety and National Security

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, IBM Cloud, Computing Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Endpoint Security

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

  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Wilderness First Aid - Introduction: University of Colorado System
  • 莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment): National Taiwan University
  • Camera and Imaging: Columbia University
  • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • Critical Issues in Urban Education: The University of Chicago
  • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

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