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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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    LearnKartS

    AWS Solutions Architect Associate Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Amazon S3, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Redshift, Amazon DynamoDB, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, API Gateway

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Research, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Epic Games

    Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Conceptual Design, Interactive Design, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Interviewing Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Data Collection, Research, Analytical Skills, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Automated Reasoning: satisfiability

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Verification And Validation, Arithmetic

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Public History, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Music

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Cultural Responsiveness, Data Structures, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Creativity, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Current Gen 3D Game Prop Production

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Research, Graphical Tools, Baking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Innovation, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine: Epic Games
  • Interviewing Methods: American Psychological Association
  • Automated Reasoning: satisfiability: 28DIGITAL
  • Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy: University of California, Davis
  • Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures: University of Alberta
  • Learn to Teach Java: University of California San Diego
  • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder

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