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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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    EDUCBA

    Strategic Management & Business Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Performance Metric

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Experience Design, Usability, Layout Design, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Web Design, Design, Color Theory

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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Trend Analysis, Relationship Building

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Accountability, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Business Leadership, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Stress Management, Productivity, Professional Development

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, AI Security, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Fundamentos de Negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Management, People Management, Corporate Finance, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action)

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Teaching, Creativity, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, World History, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Physics, Environmental Science, Economics, Biology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Honors Algebra 2

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Probability, Advanced Mathematics, Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, General Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Arithmetic, Statistics, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geometry, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Classification Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning

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

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    EDUCBA

    IPO Process: Analyze, Evaluate & Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Go To Market Strategy, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Underwriting, Market Dynamics, Price Negotiation, Due Diligence, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Finance, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Portrait Photography - Lighting and Posing Models

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Kanban for Software Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Estimation, Process Optimization, Backlogs, User Story, Process Improvement, Resource Utilization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategic Management & Business Policy: EDUCBA
  • Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc: Coursera
  • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams: Coursera
  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentos de Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • 宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action): Yale University
  • Honors Algebra 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict: EDUCBA
  • IPO Process: Analyze, Evaluate & Launch: EDUCBA

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