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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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    Fudan University

    微影人的自我修养

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Production, Storyboarding, Writing, Performing Arts, Creativity, Video Editing, Cinematography

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    La gestión en la empresa familiar

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership, Business Systems, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Communication, Decision Making

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    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Emerging Technologies

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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

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    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Child Development

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    离散数学

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Network Model, Computer Networking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability Distribution, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

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    28DIGITAL

    Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Performance Testing, Embedded Systems, Graph Theory, Technical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Algorithms

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

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    Arizona State University

    Electrical Properties and Semiconductors

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Materials science

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Risk Management Framework, System Testing, System Requirements, Verification And Validation

    Build toward a degree

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Modern Hebrew Poetry שירה עברית מודרנית

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, World History, Vocabulary, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Writing, Creativity

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • 微影人的自我修养: Fudan University
  • La gestión en la empresa familiar: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
  • The Power of Markets II: Market Structure and Firm Behavior: University of Rochester
  • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology: University of Cambridge
  • 离散数学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis: 28DIGITAL
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Electrical Properties and Semiconductors: Arizona State University

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