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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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    Lund University

    Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    First Principles of Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Problem Solving, Business, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Coordination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analysis

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    Princeton University

    Analytic Combinatorics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Calculus, Probability, Computational Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    H2O.ai

    H2O.ai Agents : From Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, OpenAI, Agentic systems, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Data Integration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    人工智慧:搜尋方法與邏輯推論 (Artificial Intelligence - Search & Logic)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Artificial Intelligence, Simulations, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Electronic Media

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Culture, Research, Diversity Awareness, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Unordered Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Unstructured Data, Network Routing, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University
  • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
  • Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2): Rice University
  • Analytic Combinatorics: Princeton University
  • H2O.ai Agents : From Theory to Practice: H2O.ai
  • 人工智慧:搜尋方法與邏輯推論 (Artificial Intelligence - Search & Logic): National Taiwan University
  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh

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