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.

American Museum of Natural History
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Biology, Physics, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, English Language, Grammar, Case Studies, Journalism, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Public Safety and National Security, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Governance, Corporate Finance, Lawsuits, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Corporate Strategy, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Strategy, Case Law, Storytelling, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months