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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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Popular American History Courses and Certifications


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    University of Copenhagen

    European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Developing Applications in Python on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Management, Cloud Applications, Amazon Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, API Gateway, Relational Databases, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Python Programming, Cloud API, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, NoSQL, Application Development, Web Development, Automation

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Introducción a la teoría política

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, European History, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, World History

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    38 reviews

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    Yale University

    Christianity & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Liberal Arts, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Anthropology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building R Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, R Programming, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Development Testing, Technical Documentation

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    中國人文經典導讀

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Language Learning, Liberal Arts, Literacy, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Ancient History

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routing, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Leadership and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Benchmarking, Motivational Skills, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Organizational Change, Six Sigma Methodology, Team Building, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Business Metrics, Collaboration, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Scientific Methods, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Physics, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Psychology, Science and Research, Algorithms, General Science and Research, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, Chemistry

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    Fudan University

    《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Qualitative Research, European History, Economics, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al control de versiones con Git y GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Physiology, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Skills

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
  • Developing Applications in Python on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Introducción a la teoría política: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Christianity & Ecology: Yale University
  • Building R Packages: Johns Hopkins University
  • 中國人文經典導讀: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leadership and Team Management: SkillUp
  • Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning: Dartmouth College
  • 《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读: Fudan University

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