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.

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Graph Theory, C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures, Game Design, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design, Media and Communications, Color Theory, Art History, Typography, Creativity, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Image Quality, Content Creation, Creativity, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Journals, Personal Development, Persistence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Self-Discipline, Resilience, Creativity, Mindfulness, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Business Systems Analysis, Process Mapping, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Color Theory, Style Guides, Generative AI, Creativity, ChatGPT, Aesthetics, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Seaborn, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Graph Theory, Data Science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SAE Institute México
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Persistence, Courage, Personal Development, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Dealing With Ambiguity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Image Quality, Color Theory, Color Matching, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Systems Thinking, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Architectural Design, Sustainable Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Construction, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environment and Resource Management, Materials science, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Branding, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Style Guides, Scheduling, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months