Ancient history courses can help you learn about significant civilizations, key historical events, and cultural developments from various eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective research methods. Many courses introduce tools like primary source analysis and digital mapping techniques, which help you visualize historical trends and understand the context of ancient societies.

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Jury Trial, Case Studies, World History, Labor Law
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Experience Design, User Experience, Design Research, Linux Commands, Usability, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Software Versioning, Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing, Application Programming Interface (API)
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Crisis Intervention, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Social Impact, Psychology, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Design, Cultural Diversity, Photography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Social Impact, Diversity Awareness, Research, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Multimedia
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Physiology, World History
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Governance, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, Media and Communications, World History, Storytelling, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Learning, Anthropology, Social Studies, Multilingualism, Literacy, Research, Research Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Music, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music Theory, Art History, Pedagogy, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months