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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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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress

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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Anxiety and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Public History, Liberal Arts, Journalism, Storytelling

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization

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    Sciences Po

    Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, World History, International Relations, Environmental Issue, European History, Social Sciences, Governance, Demography, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Policy Development, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Public Policies, Economic Development

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    University of London

    Refugees in the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Case Studies, International Relations, World History, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Demography, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychological Evaluations, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

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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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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Communication

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    IBM

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, IBM Cloud, Query Languages, Data Modeling, JSON, Scalability, Data Manipulation

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, European History, World History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Psychology

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Research

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

  • Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress: American Psychological Association
  • Anxiety and Related Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial: Sciences Po
  • Refugees in the 21st Century: University of London
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation
  • Introduction to NoSQL Databases: IBM

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