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    Study music appreciation to understand and enjoy different music styles. Learn about music history, notable composers, and musical elements.

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Drive Engagement, Positivity, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Positive Behavior Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, User Interface (UI), Experience Design, Music, Interactive Design, Computer Programming, Usability, Persona (User Experience)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      909 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Immigration Law, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Public History, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Composición de canciones

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Career planning: Your career, your life

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Writing, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Interviewing Skills, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      251 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Introdução à Guitarra

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Creative Work

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Risk Analysis, Image Analysis, Business Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Design Software, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Multimedia Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Web Content, Multimedia, Infographics, Storyboarding, Video Production, Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Media Strategy, Animations, Storytelling, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Effectively delivering the news to your audience

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Getting Your Film off the Ground

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Digital Media Strategy, Proposal Writing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Marketing, Content Creation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University
    • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures: University of Alberta
    • Composición de canciones: Berklee
    • Career planning: Your career, your life: Macquarie University
    • Introdução à Guitarra: Berklee
    • Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims: University of Colorado System
    • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
    • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
    • Multimedia Content Creation: Adobe

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