Music composition courses can help you learn melody creation, harmony development, orchestration techniques, and the structure of various musical forms. You can build skills in arranging music for different ensembles, writing for specific instruments, and developing your unique voice as a composer. Many courses introduce software tools like Sibelius or Finale for notation, as well as digital audio workstations like Ableton Live or Logic Pro, that support producing and refining your compositions.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphic Techniques, Image Analysis, Design Research, Model Optimization, Baking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Canva (Software), Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Marketing Materials, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Digital Content, Animations, Multimedia, Content Optimization, Storytelling, Typography, Branding, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), User Experience Design, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Application Security, Development Environment, Authentications, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Literacy, World History, Aesthetics, Writing, Liberal Arts
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public History, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Art History, Aesthetics, Social Impact, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Interactive Learning, Community Development, Community Outreach, Performing Arts, Advocacy, Creativity, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Collaboration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Aesthetics, Public History, Art History, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Liberal Arts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Videography, Storytelling, Post-Production, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Visual Storytelling, File Management, Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Creativity, Content Creation, Leadership, Image Quality, Planning, Color Theory, Goal Setting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Videography, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Image Quality, Adobe Creative Cloud, Post-Production, Editing, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design, Animations, Virtual Environment, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Prototyping, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Typography, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Digital Design, Design Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours