• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • American History

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


  • 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
    Free Trial
  • 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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Coding, Medical History Documentation, Medical Records, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Electronic Medical Record, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, CPT Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Registration, Health Information Management, Managed Care, Payment Processing

    ★ 4.7 (650) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Journalism Careers You can be a TV Talking Head Pundit

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Electronic Media, Communication, Journalism, Concision, Content Creation, Executive Presence, Coaching, Professionalism

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • 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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Social Impact, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Research, Advocacy, Case Studies, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia

    ★ 4.7 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Rocket Science 101

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Environment, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Cost Reduction, Engineering Calculations, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, World History, Chemical Engineering, International Relations, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.9 (64) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
    Free Trial
  • M

    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
    Free Trial
1…252627…100

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

  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
  • Medical Billing and Coding Essentials: MedCerts
  • Journalism Careers You can be a TV Talking Head Pundit: Packt
  • Overcoming Rejection: Madecraft
  • Reward Programming: Optimizing RL Efficiency and Safety: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Enhance Customer Retention: Coursera
  • Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice: University of Michigan
  • Rocket Science 101: University of Michigan
  • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok