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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Fundamentos Estratégicos Empresariales

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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Health and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Patient Safety, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Pharmacotherapy, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medication Therapy Management, Patient-centered Care, Music

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a las redes sociales. Sus objetivos y métricas.

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Global Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Process Mining: Data science in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Data Mining, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Data Science, Verification And Validation, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Copyright for Multimedia

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Data Sharing, Multimedia, Music, Video Production, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Photography

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Writing and Editing

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    Michigan State University

    Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Graphic Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Color Theory

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Essential Design Principles for Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Color Theory, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Human Factors

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Dirección y Gestión de Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Process Management, Business Process, Branding, IT Management, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Business Process Improvement, Technical Management, Business Economics, Strategic Marketing, Operations Management, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Camera Control

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Administración de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Management Accounting, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Branding, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Business Economics, Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Budgeting, Cash Flows, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Economics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentos Estratégicos Empresariales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
  • Introducción a las redes sociales. Sus objetivos y métricas. : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Process Mining: Data science in Action: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Copyright for Multimedia: Duke University
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Character: Wesleyan University
  • Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
  • Essential Design Principles for Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Dirección y Gestión de Negocios: Universidad de Palermo

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