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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.


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Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications


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    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

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    298 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication

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    827 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Gestión de proyectos: las bases del éxito

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Team Leadership, Planning, Project Schedules, Team Management, Scheduling, Leadership and Management, Timelines, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Leadership, Scope Management, Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Discrete Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    202 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    488 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Course Development, Learning Theory, Digital pedagogy, Special Education, Stress First Aid, Time Management

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    762 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google AR & VR

    VR and 360 Video Production

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Media Production, Virtual Environment, Editing, Cinematography

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

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    211 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Responsive Website Tutorial and Examples

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, MongoDB, Interactive Data Visualization, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization Software, Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Databases, User Requirements Documents, Real Time Data

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    281 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Agriculture, Economics and Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Economics, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Supply And Demand, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics

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    551 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Logic for Economists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics

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    298 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    DevOps Culture and Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Process Mapping, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Kanban Principles, Operational Efficiency, User Feedback, Systems Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
  • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
  • Gestión de proyectos: las bases del éxito: University of California, Irvine
  • Discrete Mathematics: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • VR and 360 Video Production: Google AR & VR
  • Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory : Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Responsive Website Tutorial and Examples: University of London
  • Agriculture, Economics and Nature: University of Western Australia

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