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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Team Motivation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Culture, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    Arts and Heritage Management

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Business Management, Team Management, Brand Management, Leadership Studies, Brand Strategy, Innovation, Art History, Fundraising, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing, Customer experience improvement

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Analysis

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    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Astro 101: Black Holes

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Simulations, Systems Of Measurement, Scientific Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Test Planning

    4.7
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Literacy, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Sample Size Determination, Artificial Intelligence

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    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Creativity And Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Self-Starter, Brand Strategy, Open Mindset, Collaboration, Product Development, Visionary, Curiosity, Professional Networking, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Story and Narrative Development for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Storyboarding, Writing, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    What future for education?

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Teaching, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Finance, Financial Market, Tensorflow, Logistic Regression, Jupyter, Reinforcement Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Adapt your leadership style

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Staff Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Physics

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

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

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

  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Arts and Heritage Management: Università Bocconi
  • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
  • CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist: CertNexus
  • Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creativity And Entrepreneurship : Berklee
  • Story and Narrative Development for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • What future for education?: University of London
  • Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University

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