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.

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Research, Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Creativity, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Instructing, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Arithmetic, Python Programming, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Electronic Media, Aesthetics, Creativity, Design, Liberal Arts, Content Creation, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Justice
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Laboratory Experience, Materials science, Hazard Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks