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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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    National Taiwan University

    唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Art History, Creativity, Psychology, Writing, Interpersonal Communications

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, X-Ray Computed Tomography

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Washington

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Text Mining, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Application Programming Interface (API), Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming

    4.1
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    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Data Store, Descriptive Statistics, Problem Management, Data Visualization Software, File Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    433 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Inicio y planificación de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Project Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Organizational Structure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    639 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Timelines, Physics, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    438 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Leer a Macondo: la obra de Gabriel García Márquez

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Spanish Language, Literacy, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Writing and Editing, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Gerontology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Big Data, Sampling (Statistics), Random Forest Algorithm

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    323 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Talent Management, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    572 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing Stories About Ourselves

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 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

  • 唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry): National Taiwan University
  • Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch: Coursera
  • Social Media Data Analytics: University of Washington
  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
  • Inicio y planificación de proyectos: University of California, Irvine
  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Leer a Macondo: la obra de Gabriel García Márquez: Universidad de los Andes
  • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods: University of Washington
  • Leading People and Teams Capstone: University of Michigan

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