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

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      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Electronic Media, Media and Communications, Experimentation, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Transforming Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Systems Thinking, Organizational Change, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Change Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Initiative and Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Vulnerability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Computer Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Sociology, Computer Programming, Scientific Methods, Economics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Tailwind CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Typography, Animations, Interactive Design, Debugging, Web Development, Color Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Calculus for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Arithmetic, Physics, Geometry, Derivatives, Graphing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Investigation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Finance, Investment Management, Financial Market, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Jupyter, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Risk Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Computer Programming, Matplotlib

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Invitation to Mathematics הזמנה למתמטיקה

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 5

      Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graph Theory, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics, Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Business Leadership, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound: Duke University
    • Transforming Communities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design: Coursera Project Network
    • Computer Simulations: University of California, Davis
    • Tailwind CSS: Scrimba
    • Calculus for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics: Packt
    • Invitation to Mathematics הזמנה למתמטיקה: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 5: Curtis Institute of Music

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