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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.


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Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Developing Training Materials, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Marketing, Social Media

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Data

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    818 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Adobe

    Generative AI in Adobe Creative Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Express, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Typography, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management, Branding, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Chemistry, Physiology, Physics, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    787 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    356 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: Gestión y Liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Business Communication, Employee Coaching, Organizational Skills, Business Leadership, Delegation Skills, Writing, English Language, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Recruitment, Communication, Team Building, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    Skillshare

    The Art of Film Editing: Foundations of Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Editing, Cinematography, Post-Production, Video Production, Timelines, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to German Opera

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Classical Music, Music Performance, Performing Arts

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Education Software and Technology, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Student Engagement, Collaborative Software, Program Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Learning Styles, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Software Architecture for the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, User Requirements Documents, Android Development, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Interoperability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral: Coursera
  • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Generative AI in Adobe Creative Cloud: Adobe
  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Inglés Empresarial: Gestión y Liderazgo : Arizona State University
  • The Art of Film Editing: Foundations of Editing: Skillshare
  • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
  • Introduction to German Opera: Dartmouth College

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