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    University of Arizona

    Roman Art and Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    680 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The History of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation, Engineering Design Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History of Civil Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Governance, Media and Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Society, and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    FL Studio Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Automation, Music Performance, Editing, Creativity, Data Import/Export, File Management, Electronic Media

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Design Thinking, Electronic Media, Design Software, Creativity, System Requirements

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Fundamentals of Rehearsing Music Ensembles

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Choral Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music, Classical Music, Coordination, Oral Expression

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    419 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Piano Scales for Modern Music

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Oral Expression, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    625 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Aesthetics, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Community Health, Sociology, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    The Neuroscience of Music and Emotion

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Culture, Psychology, Neurology, Anatomy, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
  • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
  • Ukraine: History of Civil Society: University of Washington
  • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • FL Studio Basics: Berklee
  • Creating Sounds for Electronic Music: Berklee
  • Fundamentals of Rehearsing Music Ensembles: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Piano Scales for Modern Music: Berklee
  • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
  • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts

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