History Courses and Certifications

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Arab-Islamic History: From Tribes to Empires

24 reviews

Learn about the history of the Arab and Muslim world during its first millennium, including political, social and cultural aspects.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

25 reviews

This course will review the emergence of the modern Middle East from the fall of the Ottoman Empire, at the end of the First World War to the present. We will discuss the Ottoman legacy in the region and the Western imperial impact on the creation of the…

• Coursera
• 7 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

24 reviews

Explore global transformations from 1760-1910, examining political, economic, and social revolutions that shaped the modern world. Understand key historical events and their lasting impact on society.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

The French Revolution

23 reviews

Explore the origins, events, and impact of the French Revolution through expert lectures, interactive activities, and a comprehensive examination of its social, political, and global significance.

• Coursera
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

18 reviews

Explore the evolution of modern thought from Enlightenment to postmodernism through key philosophers and artists, examining cultural change, progress, and intellectual history.

• Coursera
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Women Making History: Ten Objects, Many Stories

32 ratings at edX

Learn how American women created, confronted, and embraced change in the 20th century while exploring ten objects from Radcliffe’s Schlesinger Library.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Internet History, Technology, and Security

40 reviews

This course will open up the Internet and show you how it was created, who created it and how it works. Along the way we will meet many of the innovators who developed the Internet and Web technologies that we use today.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Microcredential

History of China: Bronze Age to the Last Dynasties

Explore China's rich history from Neolithic to modern times, covering political structures, artistic traditions, philosophical legacies, and economic growth. Gain insights into Chinese civilization's development and global significance.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $745.00
• 5 courses

Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

816 ratings at Coursera

In this course, Peter Kenez, Professor Emeritus at UC Santa Cruz, explains the events of modern Russian history and introduces its most significant actors—from Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Lectures on Greek History and Culture

671 ratings at Udemy

A series of lectures for beginners in Greek history, culture, and philosophy.

• Udemy
• 1 day 3 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World

10 reviews

Explore the constitutional challenges in Muslim-majority countries, examining historical contexts, political movements, and the interplay between religion and governance in shaping modern Muslim societies.

• Coursera
• 41 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

113 ratings at Coursera

This course introduces learners to applied public history: understanding and interpreting the past today, and engaging diverse communities in the practice of making and sharing histories.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

254 ratings at Coursera

Welcome to this Big History course! In this course, renowned scientists and scholars from the University of Amsterdam and beyond will take you on a journey from the Big Bang until today while addressing key questions in their fields.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Elixir: A History of Water and Humans

391 ratings at Udemy

Facts and information about water and the story of changing human relationships with water over the past 10,000 years.

• Udemy
• 4 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

History of Roman Law

9 ratings at edX

Explore Roman Law, its History, its Juridical Science and Codes, and see how relevant it could be for international legal culture today!

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)