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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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    Yale University

    Music and Social Action

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Sciences, World Music, Education and Training, Social Justice, Social Impact, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Pedagogy, Public Affairs, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Classical Music, Advocacy, Case Studies

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

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

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    University of Toronto

    Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Resilience, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Sensory Systems Analysis, Relationship Building, Social Skills

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis, Graphing

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Terminal From Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, File Management, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Servers, Development Environment, GitHub, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Azure

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Physiology, Trauma Care, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Treatment

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    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Persona (User Experience), Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Sensory Systems Analysis, Journalism, Mental Health Therapies

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    Coursera

    Automating Work with Google Workspace Flows

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Analysis, Automation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Reporting, Document Management, Business Process Improvement, Compliance Management, Governance, Auditing

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    University of Colorado System

    Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

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    Universidad de Chile

    América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Political Sciences, Higher Education, Community Development, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Team Collaboration

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    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales I

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Operations Management

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

  • Music and Social Action: Yale University
  • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
  • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University
  • Terminal From Zero: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress: American Psychological Association
  • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Automating Work with Google Workspace Flows: Coursera
  • Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims: University of Colorado System
  • América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades. : Universidad de Chile

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