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    Learn music theory for a deeper understanding of music. Study scales, chords, rhythm, and harmony.

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      Berklee

      El Músico Moderno

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Writing and Editing, Writing, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Timelines, Creativity, Editing, Automation, File Management, Peripheral Devices

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      781 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      648 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      487 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Automation, Deep Learning, Software Architecture, Computer Graphics, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      A

      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Typography, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Creative Design, Intellectual Property, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, Content Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Infographics, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Color Theory, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Status: AI skills
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      Adobe

      Adobe Graphic Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Graphic Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visual Design, File Management, Process Design, Design Reviews, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Presentations, Client Services, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Version Control, Branding, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Arizona

      Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Cloud Platforms, Data Management, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Application Deployment, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Mindfulness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Dog Emotion and Cognition

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Learning Theory, Training Programs, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Research, Scientific Methods, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • El Músico Moderno: Berklee
    • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford University
    • Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Adobe Content Creator: Adobe
    • Adobe Graphic Designer: Adobe
    • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
    • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
    • Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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