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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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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Social Justice, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Innovation, Case Studies, Analysis

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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Collaboration, Patient Communication, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Student Engagement, Investigation, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Classroom Management, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Productivity, Market Research, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Professional Networking, Time Management, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Prioritization, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Branding, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Price Negotiation, Public Policies, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking

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    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Visualization for Data Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering Management, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Design Process, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Risk Analysis, Image Analysis, Business Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Regression Analysis in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, R Programming, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management and the Art of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Communication Planning, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Storytelling, Target Audience, Cultural Diversity, Information Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Social Skills, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Communication, Virtual Teams

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Introduction à la théorie de Galois

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
  • Participatory Approaches in Public Health: Imperial College London
  • La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria: Universidad Austral
  • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency: University of Rochester
  • Visualization for Data Journalism: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
  • Modern Regression Analysis in R: University of Colorado Boulder

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