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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Persuasive Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Agile Project Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Git with GitLab and BitBucket

    Skills you'll gain: Bitbucket, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Collaborative Software, Code Review, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Oracle Database Performance Tuning Course

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Event Monitoring, File I/O, Performance Testing, Data Storage Technologies, Scenario Testing, Data Storage, Simulations

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Patterns and Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Conceptual Design

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Digital Marketing Landscape

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Video Production, Business Strategy, Brand Awareness, Web Analytics and SEO, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Current Issues in Ethics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Robotics, Healthcare Ethics, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Energy and Utilities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Personal Training: Sales and Client Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales, Customer Retention, Consultative Selling, Customer Acquisition Management, Performance Measurement, Customer Relationship Building, Professional Development, Customer Engagement, Exercise Science, Coaching, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Justice, European History, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics, Journalism

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Persuasive Leader: Johns Hopkins University
  • Git with GitLab and BitBucket: LearnKartS
  • The Oracle Database Performance Tuning Course: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Patterns and Principles: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Marketing Landscape: Simplilearn
  • Current Issues in Ethics and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Personal Training: Sales and Client Retention: American Council on Exercise
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt

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