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    Explore music history to understand the evolution of musical styles. Learn about significant periods, composers, and cultural impacts of music.

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Peer Review

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

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Art History, Design, Design Strategies, Typography, Branding, Aesthetics, Creativity

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

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      Berklee

      Teoria Musical

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, World Music, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Peer Review

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Introduction aux Droits de l’Homme

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Legal Research, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, World History, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      UX Design Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Research, User Flows, Mockups, Information Architecture, Ideation, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Roman Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      689 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Internet History, Technology, and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Web Servers, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Narrative Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      798 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      History of Rock, Part Two

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Music

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Experimentation, Research Design, Psychology, Image Analysis, Medical Terminology

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

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      Berklee

      Introducción a la guitarra

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Classical Music, Music Performance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      456 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Game Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Teoria Musical: Berklee
    • Introduction aux Droits de l’Homme: University of Geneva
    • UX Design Fundamentals: California Institute of the Arts
    • Roman Architecture: Yale University
    • Internet History, Technology, and Security: University of Michigan
    • Narrative Economics: Yale University
    • History of Rock, Part Two: University of Rochester
    • Songwriting: Writing the Music: Berklee

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