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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.


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Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications


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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Liderazgo femenino: potencia habilidades e impulsa el cambio

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Resilience, Personal Development, Professional Networking, Mentorship, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Self-Motivation, Assertiveness, Coaching, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

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    University of Virginia

    Gestión de productos digitales: Fundamentos modernos

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Improvement, Innovation, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Testing, Leadership and Management, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Compensation Strategy, Case Studies, Compensation and Benefits, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅱ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Extensible Languages and XML, Concept Of Operations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Marketing Fundamentals and Strategy Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Global Marketing, Plan Execution, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Marketing Management, Market Analysis, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Strategy, Case Studies, Digital Marketing, Branding, Business, Product Lifecycle Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Scripting, AI Workflows, Storyboarding

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Strategic Business Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Innovation, Market Research, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development, Leadership and Management, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Organizational Change

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Diseñe su Aula Virtual con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Canva (Software), Color Theory, Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing

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    Lund University

    Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Research, Finance, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Collaboration

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking for the Metaverse

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Technology Strategies, Virtual Environment, Business Transformation, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Digital Transformation

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    University of Leeds

    Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Operations Research, Production Planning, Graph Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Network Planning And Design, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Cryptography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Liderazgo femenino: potencia habilidades e impulsa el cambio: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Gestión de productos digitales: Fundamentos modernos: University of Virginia
  • Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Programming Languages Ⅱ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Marketing Fundamentals and Strategy Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine: Skillshare
  • Strategic Business Leadership: University of Glasgow
  • Diseñe su Aula Virtual con Canva: Coursera
  • Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities: Lund University

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