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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 Maryland, College Park

    Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Paid media, Network Model, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Analytics, Business Analysis

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    Koç University

    Doğrusal Cebir II: Kare Matrisler, Hesaplama Yöntemleri ve Uygulamalar / Linear Algebra II: Square Matrices, Calculation Methods and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Leading and Developing Top Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Business Strategy, Smart Goals, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Public Health, Community Health, Social Impact, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    CapCut for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, TikTok, Storytelling, Animations, Timelines, Post-Production, Content Creation, Multimedia, Video Production, Editing, Productivity, Color Theory, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, File Management, File Systems, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Sociology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA)

    Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Small Data, R (Software), R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Technical Communication, Research Methodologies, Scatter Plots, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Space is Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, World History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Cinematography, Science and Research, Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    AI and the Illusion of Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Learning, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Computational Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Qualitative Research, Survey Creation, Systems Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Doğrusal Cebir II: Kare Matrisler, Hesaplama Yöntemleri ve Uygulamalar / Linear Algebra II: Square Matrices, Calculation Methods and Applications: Koç University
  • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University
  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts: Skillshare
  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
  • CapCut for Beginners: Skillshare
  • AWS: Storage: Whizlabs
  • Social Network Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder

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