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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Social Studies, Education and Training, Public History, K-12 pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Governance, Analysis

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Negotiation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    American History Through Baseball

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Global Marketing, International Relations, Anthropology, Business Economics, Demography, Social Sciences, Market Opportunities, Public History, Economics, Political Sciences

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Science, Technology & Modernity

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Critical Thinking, Ancient History, Research, Science and Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, European History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analysis, Manufacturing and Production, Physics, Physical Science, Industrial Design, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Intellectual Property

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    Wesleyan University

    How to Change the World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Health Care, Sociology, Public Health, Empowerment, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Art History, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part One

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Electronic Media, Social Impact, Media and Communications

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies, Laboratory Experience, Environmental Science

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    Duke University

    Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Security Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Policy Development, World History

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

  • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
  • Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System: Council on Foreign Relations
  • American History Through Baseball: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Science, Technology & Modernity: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
  • History of Rock, Part One: University of Rochester

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