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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Environment, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Health Systems, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Waste Minimization, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader

      Skills you'll gain: Journals, Journalism

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Simulations, Sociology, Agentic systems, Culture, Innovation, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design, Design Software, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Foundations of Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Economics, Resource Management, Business Process

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Desenvolvendo sua musicalidade

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Gathering and Developing the News

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Facebook

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      505 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Pixel Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Storyboarding, Animations, Color Theory, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership and Management, People Development, Management Training And Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Business Priorities, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Biology, Governance, Finance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Analysis of Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Probability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Probability, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Estimation, Geometry, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis, Physics, Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets: Johns Hopkins University
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader: Wesleyan University
    • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
    • Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Strategy: IE Business School
    • Desenvolvendo sua musicalidade: Berklee
    • Gathering and Developing the News: Michigan State University
    • Pixel Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
    • Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration: Yale University

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