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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.


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    Columbia University

    The Age of Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Social Justice, Human Development, Environmental Science, Economics, Health Policy, Natural Resource Management, Public Health, Food Services, World History

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Unix Commands, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Shell Script, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: How did we get here?

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Global Positioning Systems

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Nature of Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Art History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Policy, Data Preprocessing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    616 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Development of Secure Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), System Programming, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Development, System Requirements, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, Software Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Calculations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Research, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Personal Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    628 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    440 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Odesa, Ukraine: Jews in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Labor Law, Music History, Social Justice, Immigration Law, Art History, Socioeconomics, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
  • Internet of Things: How did we get here?: University of California San Diego
  • The Nature of Genius: Yale University
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Introduction to solar cells: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
  • Medical Terminology: Rice University

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