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      The University of Edinburgh

      Fundamentals of Music Theory

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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Electronic Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, File Management, Music Performance, Music, Media Production, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Creativity, Peer Review, Automation, Electronic Media, Design Software, Editing, Patch Management, Software Installation, System Requirements

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Humanidades digitales: archivos y colecciones

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Anthropology, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Research

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

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      University of Michigan

      Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Mindfulness, Positive Behavior Support, Liberal Arts, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Automation, Editing, Software Installation, Creativity, Writing

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Audio & Visual Polish

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Timelines, Color Theory, Editing, Storytelling, Music, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Beginner's Guide to Adobe After Effects: Core Tools & Setup

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Video Editing, File Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Beginner's Guide to Adobe After Effects: Animate & Polish

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Motion Graphics, Video Editing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Freelance Video Editing: Build Strong Client Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Client Services, Rapport Building, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Video Editing, Expectation Management, Professional Networking, Relationship Management, Business Relationship Management, Workflow Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Design, Creativity, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Hone Your Style: Discover and Develop Your Editing Style

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Videography, Style Guides, Post-Production, Storytelling, Creative Design, Photography, Aesthetics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular humanities courses

    • Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • Electronic Music Production: Berklee
    • Humanidades digitales: archivos y colecciones: Universidad de los Andes
    • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
    • Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most: University of Michigan
    • Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music: Berklee
    • DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Audio & Visual Polish: Skillshare
    • Beginner's Guide to Adobe After Effects: Core Tools & Setup: Skillshare
    • Beginner's Guide to Adobe After Effects: Animate & Polish: Skillshare
    • Freelance Video Editing: Build Strong Client Relationships: Skillshare

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