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.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environment, Economic Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Oil and Gas, World History, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Business, Political Sciences, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, European History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Case Studies, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Curiosity, Logical Reasoning, Lifelong Learning, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Dealing With Ambiguity, Ancient History, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Ancient History, Physiology, Human Development, Biology, Infectious Diseases, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Biotechnology, European History, Cell Biology, Immunology, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Data Sharing, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Systems Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Software Versioning, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Economic Development, Governance, Social Sciences, Immigration Law, Culture, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Negotiation, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yad Vashem
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Educational Materials, Lesson Planning, Social Studies, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks