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    Learn music theory for a deeper understanding of music. Study scales, chords, rhythm, and harmony.

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Competitive Strategy and Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Mergers & Acquisitions, Game Theory, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Peer Review, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Consulting, Organizational Change, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Marketing, Business Development, Business Research

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Producing Music in the Home Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Media Production, Post-Production, Editing, Instrumental Music

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Scrum (Software Development), Design Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Agile Methodology, Software Architecture, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Kanban Principles, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Version Control, Engineering Software, Application Security, Software Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Strategy and Game Theory for Management

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Behavioral Economics, Market Dynamics, Competitive Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Negotiation, Risk Management, Economics, Problem Solving, Innovation, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Professional Networking, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Relationship Building, Marketing Analytics, Content Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Customer Engagement, User Feedback, Marketing Strategies, Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Conflict Management, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Legal Research, Investigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Data Store, Box Plots, Database Management Systems, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Network Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Database Systems, Regression Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Processing, MongoDB

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      The Technology of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, File Management, Media Production, Music Theory, Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Quality Assurance, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Public Health, Data Quality, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Music, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Team Building, Team Management, Contract Review, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Management, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Client Services, Target Audience, Persona Development, Social Media, Project Management, Web Content, Digital Marketing, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Expectation Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Clinical Psychology, Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Psychiatry, Child Development, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music theory courses

    • Competitive Strategy and Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Producing Music in the Home Studio: Berklee
    • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
    • Strategy and Game Theory for Management: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO
    • International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice : Universiteit Leiden
    • Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • The Technology of Music Production: Berklee
    • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Music Business Foundations: Berklee

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