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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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    Coursera

    Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Physics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Automated Reasoning: satisfiability

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Verification And Validation, Arithmetic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Design, Cultural Diversity, Photography

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Data Collection, Collaboration, Patient Communication, Social Impact

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    人工智慧:機器學習與理論基礎 (Artificial Intelligence - Learning & Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Network Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Priorities, Operational Efficiency, Business Reporting, Smart Goals

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Introduction à la théorie de Galois

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Creative Design, Trustworthiness, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera
  • Approximation Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Automated Reasoning: satisfiability: 28DIGITAL
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Participatory Approaches in Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 人工智慧:機器學習與理論基礎 (Artificial Intelligence - Learning & Theory): National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business : Coursera
  • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction à la théorie de Galois: École normale supérieure

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