World History courses can help you learn about major events, cultural developments, and the impact of historical figures across different eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, research methodologies, and effective communication of historical narratives. Many courses introduce tools such as timelines, primary source analysis, and digital archives, which enhance your ability to interpret historical data and connect past events to contemporary issues.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Health Care, Sociology, Public Health, Empowerment, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Global Marketing, International Relations, Anthropology, Business Economics, Demography, Social Sciences, Market Opportunities, Public History, Economics, Political Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Leadership Studies, Analysis, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies, Laboratory Experience, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Art History, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Ancient History, Peer Review, Laboratory Testing, Timelines, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Public History, Liberal Arts, Journalism, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Business, Financial Market
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months