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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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    National Taiwan University

    唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Art History, Creativity, Psychology, Writing, Interpersonal Communications

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    University of California, Irvine

    Inicio y planificación de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Project Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Organizational Structure

    4.8
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    642 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Pronunciation of American English Project

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, English Language, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Environment, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology, Sustainable Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    383 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Talent Management, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    576 reviews

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Environmental Management & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    425 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Quantum AI

    Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Emerging Technologies, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Architecture, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Computer Science

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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Electric Power Systems, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Chemistry

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    430 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    467 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Azure DevOps, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Databases, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Requirements Elicitation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry): National Taiwan University
  • Inicio y planificación de proyectos: University of California, Irvine
  • The Pronunciation of American English Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading People and Teams Capstone: University of Michigan
  • Environmental Management & Ethics: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI: Google Quantum AI
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University

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