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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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    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Music, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music Theory, Art History, Pedagogy, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

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    IE Business School

    Making Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Berklee

    Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Electronic Media, Design Software, Peer Review, Creativity, Patch Management, System Requirements

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Return On Investment, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, NumPy, Python Programming, Simulations, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Data Manipulation

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    University of London

    Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Communication, Personal Attributes, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Executive Presence, Emotional Intelligence, Respiration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Governance, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Fundamentos Estratégicos Empresariales

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, ISO 9000 Series, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Quality Management Systems, Quality Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Marketing Strategies, Organizational Structure, Working Capital, Operations Management, Market Research, Financial Data

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    Financing and Investing in Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Private Equity, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Finance, Contract Management, Banking

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Logic

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Art History, Cultural Diversity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
  • Making Architecture: IE Business School
  • Creating Sounds for Electronic Music: Berklee
  • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
  • Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python: EDHEC Business School
  • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London
  • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
  • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: Lund University
  • Fundamentos Estratégicos Empresariales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Financing and Investing in Infrastructure: Università Bocconi

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