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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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    University of Amsterdam

    Alternative Mobility Narratives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Social Impact, Critical Thinking, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

    4.8
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Typography

    4.7
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Data Integration, Vector Databases, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geometry, Physics

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Leading Others

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, People Management, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Virtual Teams, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Coaching, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Systematic Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Iniciando e planejando projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Project Coordination, Influencing, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies

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

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Impact on Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Operations, Generative AI, AI Security, Safety Assurance, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Governance, Leadership and Management

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Databases, Data Processing, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Data Collection, Unstructured Data, Simulations, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Change Management

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Alternative Mobility Narratives: University of Amsterdam
  • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork: Coursera
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus: Johns Hopkins University
  • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers: University of Colorado System
  • Stepping Up: Leading Others: Queen Mary University of London
  • Systematic Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Iniciando e planejando projetos: University of California, Irvine
  • Generative AI: Impact on Business and Society: University of Michigan
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis

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