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Music History Courses

Music history courses can help you learn about different musical genres, influential composers, and the cultural contexts that shaped various musical movements. You can build skills in analyzing musical scores, understanding historical trends, and discussing the impact of music on society. Many courses introduce tools like music notation software and audio editing programs, which can enhance your ability to create and critique music while applying historical insights to contemporary compositions.


Popular Music History Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Media and Communications, Social Impact

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Humanidades digitales: archivos y colecciones

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy

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    Packt

    Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Auditing

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Digital pedagogy, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 2 – Form & Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Personal Development

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism III

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Advocacy, Community Development, Empowerment, Action Oriented, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Planning

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Embeddings, Model Evaluation, Network Architecture

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    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Life Sciences, Research, General Science and Research, Environment, Liberal Arts, Human Development, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Social Studies, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physics, Creativity, Timelines, Storytelling

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Creativity, Legal Research, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Technology Strategies, Music

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    Skillshare

    Procreate Dreams for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Musical Composition, Adobe After Effects, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Timelines, Layout Design, Color Theory, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Tópicos em Gestão Intercultural

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Negotiation, Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Management, Relationship Building, Team Management, Decision Making, Marketing, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Target Market, Diplomacy, World History, Cultural Sensitivity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Organizing, World History, Design Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Train The Trainer, Systems Thinking, Training Programs, Discussion Facilitation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Humanidades digitales: archivos y colecciones: Universidad de los Andes
  • Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks: Packt
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 2 – Form & Structure: Skillshare
  • Anti-Racism III: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
  • The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Procreate Dreams for Beginners: Skillshare

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