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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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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees and Graphs: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Comunicación, experimentación y aprendizaje en liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Community Organizing, Team Management, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Empathy, Conflict Management, Social Media, Systems Thinking, Communication, Active Listening

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, USB, Peripheral Devices, System Support

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Tailwind CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Development

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Resilience, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Leadership, Growth Strategies, Change Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Semiconductor Process 1

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Materials science, Chemical Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Graph Theory, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Simulations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Governance, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Human Resources, Cultural Diversity, International Finance, Policy Development, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnership

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Project Design, Digital Design, Typography, Layout Design, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Design Specifications, Color Theory

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Wesleyan University

    Capstone: Your Story

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    457 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
  • Trees and Graphs: Basics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Comunicación, experimentación y aprendizaje en liderazgo: Universidad de los Andes
  • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt
  • Learn Tailwind CSS: Scrimba
  • Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Semiconductor Process 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Social Network Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030: Università Bocconi

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