Music theory courses can help you learn chord progressions, scales, rhythm, and harmony. You can build skills in reading sheet music, analyzing compositions, and creating original pieces. Many courses introduce tools like notation software and digital audio workstations, that support composing and arranging music. You'll also explore concepts such as counterpoint, form, and orchestration, allowing you to apply your knowledge in various musical genres and styles.

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Production, Storyboarding, Writing, Performing Arts, Creativity, Video Editing, Cinematography
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESADE Business and Law School
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership, Business Systems, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Communication, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Economics, Cost Control, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Supply And Demand, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Competitive Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Child Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Network Model, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability Distribution, Artificial Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Performance Testing, Embedded Systems, Graph Theory, Technical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Materials science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Risk Management Framework, System Testing, System Requirements, Verification And Validation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, World History, Vocabulary, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Writing, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months