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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 Virginia

    Foundations of Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems, Artificial Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Coding for Everyone: C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, File Systems, Game Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Managing the Company of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Innovation, Coordination, People Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Regulatory Compliance

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Team Management, Organizational Strategy, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Pronunciation of American English

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Grabación y postproducción musical dentro y fuera del estudio

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Editing

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

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    People Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Network Analysis, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Business Operations, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Business Strategy: University of Virginia
  • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London
  • Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
  • Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Arizona State University
  • The Pronunciation of American English: University of California, Irvine
  • Grabación y postproducción musical dentro y fuera del estudio: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University

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