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Music Theory Courses

Music theory courses can help you learn chord progressions, scales, rhythm, and harmony. You can build skills in reading sheet music, analyzing compositions, and creating original pieces. Many courses introduce tools like notation software and digital audio workstations, that support composing and arranging music. You'll also explore concepts such as counterpoint, form, and orchestration, allowing you to apply your knowledge in various musical genres and styles.


Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pensamiento sistémico

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Social Studies, Case Studies, Cognitive flexibility, Network Model, Control Systems

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Peer Review, Typography, Design Thinking

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Social Determinants Of Health, Managed Care, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Value-Based Care, Decision Making, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Design Strategies, Design Research, User Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Databases for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application, Data Integrity, Data Access, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Managing Social and Human Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Change Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Composição: Escrevendo a letra

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Writing

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institute for the Future

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    McMaster University

    Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Productivity, Cardiology, Stress Management, Time Management, Adaptability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Mental Health, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving your statistical inferences

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Research, R Programming, Data Sharing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.4
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Pensamiento sistémico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Language of Design: Form and Meaning: California Institute of the Arts
  • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to UI Design: University of Minnesota
  • Databases for Data Scientists: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
  • Composição: Escrevendo a letra: Berklee
  • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.: McMaster University
  • Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming: Stanford University

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