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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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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Art History, Interactive Learning, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Community Development, Public Policies, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with AWS DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Computing, Configuration Management, Amazon Web Services, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Applications, Scalability, System Monitoring

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    Técnicas para un aprendizaje efectivo

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Quick Learning, Learning Theory, Lifelong Learning, Mental Concentration, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Productivity, Scientific Methods

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets II: Market Structure and Firm Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Economics, Cost Control, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Supply And Demand, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Competitive Analysis

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

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    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Geospatial Information and Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Multilevel Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Model Evaluation

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Critical thinking: reasoned decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Research, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Legal

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Automation, Client Services

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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Cooperation, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Razonamiento artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Python Programming, Deductive Reasoning, Reinforcement Learning, Probability, Verification And Validation, Decision Tree Learning, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

    4.1
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    More on Change and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 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

  • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
  • Getting Started with AWS DevOps: Whizlabs
  • Técnicas para un aprendizaje efectivo: UBITS
  • The Power of Markets II: Market Structure and Firm Behavior: University of Rochester
  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
  • Multilevel Modeling: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Critical thinking: reasoned decision making: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Legal: Coursera
  • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera
  • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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