Military History Courses and Certifications

General Military History Lessons

Survey military history with focused lessons on World War II and general military history.

• Study.com
• 13 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

American Military History: From Colonials to Counterinsurgents

112 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Learn about American military history from a retired four-star general, who guides you through three centuries of America’s wars.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 11 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

World Conflicts Since 1900

Survey major world conflicts since 1900, examining their economic, political, and cultural causes from the First World War through contemporary Middle Eastern conflicts.

• Study.com
• 10 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

World Conflicts Since 1900: Certificate Program

A broad survey of major global conflicts from World War I through contemporary Middle Eastern conflicts and the War on Terror.

• Study.com
• 10 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

World Conflicts Since 1900 for Teachers: Professional Development

Survey major global conflicts from the First World War through contemporary Middle Eastern conflicts, with historical context for teachers.

• Study.com
• 10 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Paradoxes of War

13 ratings

The Paradoxes of War teaches us to understand that war is not only a normal part of human existence, but is arguably one of the most important factors in making us who we are.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Decisive Battles of World History

165 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Examine the military encounters that most profoundly affected history in this sweeping course that spans from chariot battles in ancient Egypt to modern conflicts.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

History's Great Military Blunders and the Lessons They Teach

118 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore pivotal incidents of catastrophic failure in battle and consider how these errors changed the course of history in this fascinating 24-lesson series.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Masters of War: History's Greatest Strategic Thinkers

116 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Trace military strategy from Thucydides and Sun Tzu to Clausewitz, Mahan, air power, nuclear strategy and counterinsurgency, examining how each thinker shaped war in his time.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Alexander the Great and the Macedonian Empire

105 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Go beyond the myth to learn about Alexander the Great, his empire, and why he is known as an innovative military genius who forged a new world order, led by a professor who is an expert on the classical world.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

War in the Modern World

47 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Dive into military history and strategy with this 24-episode course focused on the geopolitical conflicts, weapons, strategies, and personalities that have defined war since 1945.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 11 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Understanding the Complexities of Conflicts in the Twentieth Century

Analyze how World Wars I and II transformed warfare, empires, international politics, and the global order from 1914 to 1945.

• Swayam
• Available until Oct 12, 2026
• Free Online Course

Homefronts and Battlefronts: The Social Impact of Total War - Class 16

Explore how total war transformed society through its impact on homefronts and battlefronts, examining the social changes, racial dynamics, and lasting effects of conflict on American institutions and democracy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

A History of Nerve Agents - With Dan Kaszeta

Trace nerve agents from their 1930s invention through chemical warfare, global proliferation, arms races, and the 2018 Novichok attack.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World War II: A Military and Social History

201 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Engross yourself in a comprehensive overview of the single largest event in history with this enthralling course by an Ivy League professor.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 15 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available