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.

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Continuous Improvement Process, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Process Analysis, Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Honesty, Journalism, Journals, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Persistence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Investigation, Self-Motivation, Proofreading, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Resilience, Mindfulness, Peer Review
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Data Import/Export, Typography, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Scalability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Post-Production, TikTok, Video Production, Content Creation, Color Theory, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Unstructured Data, Semantic Web, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data Structures, JSON, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptography, File I/O, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scripting, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Liberal Arts, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Anthropology, Teaching, Sustainable Development, World History, Research, Systems Thinking, Biology, Storytelling, Physics, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SAE Institute México
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Color Theory, Post-Production, Media Production, Graphical Tools, Document Management, Timelines, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Teaching, TCP/IP, Student Engagement, Network Protocols, Pedagogy, Multimedia, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience Design, Mockups, User Centered Design, Layout Design, Design Software, User Flows
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Negotiation, Adaptability, Resilience, Human Resource Strategy, Telecommuting, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Workforce Management, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks