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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Performing Arts
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Sociology, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Factors, Human Machine Interfaces, Research, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Robotics
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Liberal Arts
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Business Transformation, Virtual Teams, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Telecommuting, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Image Analysis, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Technical Management, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Gap Analysis, Financial Modeling, Engineering Management, Engineering
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Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Software, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Computer Science, Data Structures
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Server Side, Scalability, Application Performance Management
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Visionary, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Process Analysis, Leadership and Management, Business Process Reengineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Adaptability
Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation, Global Marketing, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Risk Analysis
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Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months