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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Content Creation, Storytelling, Multimedia, Blogs, Photography, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Technology Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Event Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Planning, Business Marketing, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Negotiation, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Allocation, Emotional Intelligence, Project Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Coordination, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design Software, Color Theory, Layout Design, Image Quality, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Team Management, Conflict Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Finance, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Leadership and Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Resource Management, Team Building, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Communication, Business Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Negotiation, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Risk Mitigation, Active Listening, Leadership, Systems Development Life Cycle, Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Cost Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months