History Courses and Certifications

Hollywood: History, Industry, Art

10 reviews

Explore the history of Hollywood, from Edison and the birth of film to the rise of the internet.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $9.00

Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

17 reviews

Explore China's social dynamics from 1700-2000 through data analysis. Gain insights on inequality, opportunity, and social mobility in imperial and contemporary China, challenging Western-centric historical perspectives.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Civil War and Reconstruction – 1865-1890: The Unfinished Revolution

7 reviews

Examine the pivotal but misunderstood era of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War, the first effort in American history to construct an interracial democracy.

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

Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

11 reviews

Explore historical fiction's evolution, craft, and impact through expert insights, author seminars, and hands-on assignments. Gain a deeper understanding of the genre's power to bring the past to life.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Deciphering Secrets: Unlocking the Manuscripts of Medieval Toledo (Spain)

12 reviews

Explore the medieval city of Toledo (Spain) and assess its history of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious and cultural coexistence.

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

University of Iceland

Gender and Intersectionality

8 reviews

Gender intersects with everything. Using examples from popular culture, classical literature, and history, this course will teach you how to analyze religious texts and traditions, class divisions, racial inequality, sexualities and nationalism through a…

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

World War 1: Trauma, Memory, Controversy

9 reviews

Discover the traumatic effects of war on those who survive it, from the soldiers on the front lines to the civilians at home.

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

A History of the World since 1300

7 reviews

This course will examine the ways in which the world has grown more integrated yet more divided over the past 700 years.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Big History: Connecting Knowledge

13 reviews

Explore the interconnectedness of our universe with Macquarie University's 6-week course. Journey from the Big Bang to the future, understanding key concepts through multidisciplinary lenses.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

European Paintings: From Leonardo to Rembrandt to Goya

7 reviews

Uncover the meaning behind the art of the great painters from 1400 to 1800.

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

England in the Time of King Richard III

13 reviews

Explore 15th century England through archaeology, history and literature. Learn more about Richard III’s discovery and reburial.

• FutureLearn
• 8 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

7 reviews

Explore the origins of modern Israel, from 19th-century Zionism to statehood. Examine key events like the British Mandate, World War II, and the 1948 War, understanding the complex factors that shaped Israel's establishment.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Holocaust

10 reviews

This course traces the destruction of the Jews and Jewish life in Europe by Nazi Germany, drawing on major works of history, literature, and film. The lectures outline the work of the Nazis as well as Jewish responses.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism

12 reviews

The British Empire continues to cause enormous disagreement among historians. Find out why and join the debate.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval Europe

7 reviews

Learn about the origins and development of Western societies and institutions from the ancient world through the Middle Ages in this credit-eligible course.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 18-20 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)