Women's history Courses and Certifications

It's Complicated - 375 Years of Women at Harvard

3 reviews

Historian Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz explores Harvard's complex 375-year relationship with women, from exclusion to gradual inclusion, highlighting the ongoing struggle for equity in higher education.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

12 Women Who Shaped America: 1619 to 1920

25 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Meet the often-overlooked women who changed the face of America—feminists, scholars, reformers, and visionaries.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 5 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Women of History

7 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

For Women’s History Month during March 2019, we are shining a light on three, esteemed women who have helped pave the way for females who work in academia and who are continuing to add to their achievements every day.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Virtual Mindful Movement: Celebrating Women's History (Team Building)

8 ratings at CourseHorse

Join us for an empowering session of mindful movement and reflection, celebrating the evolution of femininity.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Women’s Discourse in Early India

Explore the intellectual world and socio-economic roles of women in ancient India, deconstructing Western feminist viewpoints to understand indigenous traditions and complementarity.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Gresham College

Writing Women Back into History Matters - Rediscovering Medieval Female Power and Influence

Discover how medieval women like the Birka Warrior and Hildegard of Bingen wielded significant power and influence, challenging traditional historical narratives and revealing a more diverse, complex past.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Changing History into Herstory - Representing Women Through Women-Centered Tours

1 review

Advocating for women-centered tours to highlight female achievements, promote representation, and inspire future generations by showcasing women's contributions to history and society.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Real Women of Shakespeare's England

Explore the real-life inspirations behind Shakespeare's iconic female characters and their impact on challenging societal norms in Elizabethan England.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED-Ed

Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History

1 review

A series of videos featuring the lives and achievements of notable women from many eras and countries, including Cleopatra, Marie Curie, and Jane Austen.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building A Culture of Health Equity Monthly Lecture Series: Women's History Month - Breaking The Bias In the Health Ecosystem (RECORDING)

Explore strategies to break bias in healthcare, addressing structural determinants and root causes of health inequity, with a focus on women's health challenges and disparities.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

History Celebrates Women's History Month

Explore groundbreaking women in politics, civil rights, science, and aviation. Discover their impact on history and society through engaging biographical profiles and historical analyses.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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)

Seeking Women’s Rights: Colonial Period to the Civil War

1 review

Explore women's experiences in Colonial America and early 19th century, from enslaved and indentured servants to rural housewives, as they sought individual rights and entered the workforce during industrialization.

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

Fighting for Equality: 1950–2018

Explore women's fight for equality from 1950-2018, examining Cold War impacts, feminist movements, political campaigns, and ongoing challenges in achieving true equality and sisterhood.

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

Negotiating a Changing World: 1920-1950

Explore women's evolving roles in America from 1920-1950, examining cultural shifts, economic opportunities, and societal constraints amid pivotal events like the 19th Amendment and World War II.

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