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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    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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    University of Colorado Boulder

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    222 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
    470 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    342 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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 Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Timelines, Research Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    137 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Studies, Biology, General Science and Research, Physical Science, World History, Environmental Science, Physics, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Timelines

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    680 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free

    University of Washington

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Governance, Media and Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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