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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Customer Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Business Analysis, Revenue Management, Descriptive Statistics, Data Collection, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Correlation Analysis

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Professional Networking, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Relationship Building, Marketing Analytics, Content Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Customer Engagement, User Feedback, Marketing Strategies, Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequence Models

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithmic Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Debugging, Software Testing, Development Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Python Programming, Data Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      UI / UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, Information Architecture, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, Graphic and Visual Design, Usability, Web Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Design Research, Interaction Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, User Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Fundamentals of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Photo Editing, Visual Design, Color Theory, Logo Design, Writing, Creativity, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Value and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Organizational Structure, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Governance, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Innovation, Resource Allocation, Organizational Leadership, Project Controls, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Cash Flows, Accounting, Business Ethics, Team Leadership

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      El Músico Moderno

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      781 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Music Production: Crafting Award-Worthy Songs

      Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Music, Music Performance, Media Production, Music Theory, Creativity, Editing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Density Functional Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Chemistry, Physics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO
    • Sequence Models: DeepLearning.AI
    • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
    • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra: Imperial College London
    • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • El Músico Moderno: Berklee

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