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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

      Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Problem Management, Change Control, Configuration Management, Change Requests, Digital Transformation, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Problem Solving, Order Fulfillment, Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Learn to Code: Fun with C#

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Business Logic, C# (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Engineering, Project Schedules, Real-Time Operating Systems, SQL, Sustainability Reporting, New Product Development, Cost Management, Supervised Learning, Generative AI, Object Oriented Design, Large Language Modeling, Process Capability, Unified Modeling Language, Data Ethics, Agile Project Management, Sampling (Statistics), User Research, Technical Management

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Whizlabs

      GCP: Compute Services

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Serverless Computing, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Application Deployment, Containerization, Load Balancing, Scalability, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory

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      402 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Introducción a la guitarra

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      456 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Game Design, Integrated Development Environments, File Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Business Valuation, Strategic Decision-Making, Game Theory, Investment Management, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows

      Build toward a degree

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Development, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Personal Development, Performance Measurement, Business Leadership, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Adaptability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Model Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Network Analysis, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Economics, Probability, Human Learning

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

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      University of California San Diego

      Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Markov Model, Big Data, Computational Thinking, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Algorithms, Taxonomy, Graph Theory, Data Analysis Software, Network Analysis, Program Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Tree Maps, Machine Learning, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Pronunciation of American English

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Learn to Code: Fun with C#: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • GCP: Compute Services: Whizlabs
    • Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange: Berklee
    • Introducción a la guitarra: Berklee
    • Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
    • Model Thinking: University of Michigan

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