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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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    Duke University

    Explainable Machine Learning (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Deep Learning, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Devops Tools, Collaborative Software, Code Review, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Secure Coding, File Management, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Decision Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, LLM Application, Decision Making, Generative AI, Needs Assessment, Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Patient-Centered Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Medical Coding, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Project Management, Medical History Documentation, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Technology Solutions

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, AI Personalization, Employee Performance Management, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Research, Community Development, Creative Thinking, Community Outreach, Climate Change Adaptation, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training

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    University of Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Policy Development, Long Term Care, Governance

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Python for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Seaborn, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Business Analytics, Jupyter, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nestlé

    Nestlé's Introduction to Marketing - with Abigail Laursen

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Global Marketing, New Product Development, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Market Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Explainable Machine Learning (XAI): Duke University
  • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt
  • Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma: SkillUp
  • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
  • GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation: Coursera
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources: Coursera
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29: The University of Edinburgh
  • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona

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