World History

World History explores global historical events, cultural interactions, and societal transformations across different time periods and regions. This skill involves understanding patterns of migration, trade, conflict, and diplomacy that have shaped human civilization. Historians analyze historical sources to interpret the impact of empires, revolutions, and globalization. A comprehensive knowledge of world history enhances cross-cultural understanding, academic research, and the ability to connect historical themes to contemporary issues.
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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, European History, World History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, International Relations, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Commercial Laws, Political Sciences, Economics, World History, Business Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    471 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Higher Education, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Teaching, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Culture, Socioeconomics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    517 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    810 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free

    Sciences Po

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Governance, Economics, Qualitative Research, Digital Transformation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Content Creation, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Discussion Facilitation, World History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Development, Land Management, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    24K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months