World War II Courses and Certifications

World History Since 1900: Lesson Plans & Resources

Simplify your modern world history lesson planning with this 35-hour course, covering key events since 1900, including both World Wars, the Holocaust, and more.

• Study.com
• 1 day 10 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

History of World War 2 Study Guide

Explore comprehensive reviews of WWII events and figures in this 5-hour course, ideal for preparing for history tests, homework help, or catching up on missed classes.

• Study.com
• 4 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

General Military History Lessons

This course provides an overview of general military history, focusing on World War II. Students will learn about key events, strategies, and historical contexts. The course aims to enhance learners' understanding of military history and its impact on gl…

• Study.com
• 13 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

World War II: A Military and Social History

198 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
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

World War II: Battlefield Europe

160 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore World War II’s dramatic European Theater from the perspective of a military strategist.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 11 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Unsung Heroes of World War II: Europe

92 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Look beyond the epic battles and military strategy to meet some of the ordinary people who made an extraordinary impact on World War II.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

World War II: Up Close and Personal

53 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>In <b>World War II: Up Close and Personal</b>, Dr. Keith Huxen, a historian and project director at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation, takes you into the story of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. From the icy front lines of…

• The Great Courses Plus
• 11 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Churchill CompSci Talks

Colossus and Code Breaking in World War II

Explore the history of WWII code-breaking, including the creation of Colossus, the world's first programmable computer, in this short talk by Churchill CompSci Talks.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Khan Academy

Axis Momentum Accelerates in WW2 - The 20th Century - World History - Khan Academy

Explore WW2's 1941 Axis momentum in less than an hour with Khan Academy. Understand Hitler's invasion of Soviet Union and the US's entry post Pearl Harbor attack.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Wondrium

The Road Leading to Dunkirk - How Winston Churchill Changed the World

Explore Winston Churchill's pivotal role in WWII, his rivalry with Chamberlain, and his strategic decisions in this less than 1-hour Wondrium offering.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Wondrium

The Unsung Heroes of World War 2 - Andree de Jongh and the Resistance

Explore the heroic acts of Andree de Jongh during WWII in this short, engaging study by Wondrium. Learn about the largest escape line for injured soldiers in Nazi-occupied Europe.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center;  Tel Aviv University

The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

7 reviews

Explore the history of the Holocaust in this 3-week course by Yad Vashem. Delve into Nazi ideology, examine the broader contexts of the Holocaust, and understand Jewish life under Nazi rule.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Negotiating a Changing World: 1920-1950

Explore the history of American women's roles from 1920-1950 in this 10-week course from Columbia University. Understand cultural, economic, and legal changes impacting women's independence.

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

Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center;  Tel Aviv University

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

6 reviews

Explore the Holocaust's final stages with Yad Vashem's 3-week course. Learn about the Final Solution, responses to the Holocaust, and post-war events through lectures, documents, and art.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

UC Santa Cruz

The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

180 ratings at Coursera

In this course, you will explore the Holocaust from the overlapping perspectives of literature and history—through memoirs, historical documents, poetry, documentary footage, filmic representations, and novels.

• Coursera
• 1 day 6 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)