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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Cloud Deployment, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Proactivity, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Surveys, Creative Thinking, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Cognitive flexibility, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Media, Gerontology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Software Systems, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Real Time Data, Linux, Service Level, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Debugging, Algorithms
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Zurich
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Text Mining, Consumer Behaviour, Data Mining, Social Network Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Unstructured Data, Trend Analysis, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Health Care, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Combinatorics, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks