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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Baseball and Americanism

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Public History, Economics, International Relations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Investigation, Culture, World History, Scientific Methods, Research, Human Development, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Research Methodologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Writing, Research, Culture

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Risk Management Framework

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Moneyball and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Interactive Learning, Accountability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Age of Jefferson

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Teaching, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Community Development, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Civil Law, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ancient History, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Race, Gender, and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public History, World History, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Pain Management, Physiology, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Thermal Management, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular us history courses

    • Baseball and Americanism: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
    • The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass: Dartmouth College
    • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
    • Moneyball and Globalization: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US: SkillUp
    • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia
    • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
    • The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World: Universiteit Leiden
    • Race, Gender, and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder

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