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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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    Coursera

    Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Project Design, Design, Consultative Approaches, Design Elements And Principles, Project Planning, Client Services, Project Management, Aesthetics

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

    4.8
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Health Care, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Quantitative Research, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Analysis, Social Impact, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and organizational behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Stress Management, Leadership, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Job Analysis, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Empowerment

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Classification Trees in Python, From Start To Finish

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Pandas (Python Package)

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design: Coursera
  • Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone: IBM
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit: University of New Mexico
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1: École Polytechnique
  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
  • Leadership and organizational behavior: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University

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