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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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    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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    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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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking for the Metaverse

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Technology Strategies, Virtual Environment, Business Transformation, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Stormwater Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Works, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computing for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Computing Platforms, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cloud Computing, Oncology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Creative Personal Writing: Write the Real You

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Writing, Storytelling, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Portrait Photography

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Content Creation, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Editing, Color Theory

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Emerging Technologies, Control Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Issue, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Research, Social Studies, Education and Training, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Cinematography & Videography Guide: Camera Basics

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Envisioning Educational Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    La industria de hidrocarburos en la transición energética

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Safety Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, World History, Regulatory Requirements

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Procreate Dreams for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
  • Platform Thinking for the Metaverse: Politecnico di Milano
  • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Creative Personal Writing: Write the Real You: Skillshare
  • Portrait Photography: Skillshare
  • The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies: Coursera
  • 東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Cinematography & Videography Guide: Camera Basics: Skillshare

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