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    Learn music theory for a deeper understanding of music. Study scales, chords, rhythm, and harmony.

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Disabilities, Color Theory, Culture, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Performing Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Creativity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Multimedia, World History, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Team Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Graphical Tools, Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphic Design, Digital Design

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Space is Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Journalism, Music, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Creativity, Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Media and Communications, Music History, Innovation, World History, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Differential Equations Part III Systems of Equations

      Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Research, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Decision Making

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Florida

      Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Systems Thinking, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research, Strategic Partnership, Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Industrial Applications of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Education Software and Technology, Open Source Technology, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering, Electrical Power, Deep Learning, Electrical Engineering, Internet Of Things, Natural Language Processing, Mechanical Engineering, Predictive Modeling

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Learn UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design, Usability, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Maintainability, User Centered Design, Typography, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory, Animations, Mockups

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading Transformation: Driving Organizational Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Google Workspace, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Communication, Planning, Adaptability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power: Duke University
    • Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator: Coursera Project Network
    • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Differential Equations Part III Systems of Equations : Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World: University of Florida
    • Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities: Lund University
    • Industrial Applications of AI: L&T EduTech
    • 中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1)): National Taiwan University

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