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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


  • E

    Emory University

    Conflict Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Discussion Facilitation, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (457) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Madecraft

    Overcoming Rejection

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Decision Making, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Positivity, Action Oriented, Willingness To Learn, Open Mindset, Constructive Feedback, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Y

    Yeshiva University

    Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Color Matching, World History, Research, Color Theory, European History, Culture, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.5 (124) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Healthcare Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Health Policy

    ★ 4.7 (630) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    Stanford University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Health Informatics, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Health Policy

    ★ 4.8 (638) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Reward Programming: Optimizing RL Efficiency and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Computational Logic, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Model Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Functional Specification, Markov Model, Verification And Validation, Safety and Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Michigan State University

    Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, File Management, Visual Storytelling, Editing

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    EMT Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medical Emergency, Patient Transport, Respiration

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Quality Management, Quality Control, Cost Benefit Analysis, Statistical Inference, Document Control, Project Documentation

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Customer Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, HubSpot CRM, Email Marketing, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Marketing Automation, Customer Engagement, Customer Communications Management, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Analytics, Driving engagement, Personalized Campaigns, Email Automation, Customer Relationship Building, Prioritization, Trend Analysis, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design

    ★ 4.8 (296) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Wireless Communications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Digital Communications, Network Infrastructure, System Design and Implementation, Network Performance Management, Capacity Management, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
  • Overcoming Rejection: Madecraft
  • Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah: Yeshiva University
  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Reward Programming: Optimizing RL Efficiency and Safety: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production: Michigan State University
  • EMT Foundations: University of Colorado System
  • Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control: Kennesaw State University
  • Enhance Customer Retention: Coursera

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