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.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Packaging and Labeling, Adobe Illustrator, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Web Presence, Storytelling, Branding, Color Theory, Social Media Content, Typography, Design Strategies, Graphic Design, Animations, Design Software, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Meal Planning And Preparation, Physiology, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Timelines, Motion Graphics, Post-Production, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, System Configuration, Editing, Data Import/Export, Color Matching, File Management, Performance Tuning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, File Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Political Sciences, Higher Education, Community Development, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Multimedia, Music
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Video Game Development, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Human Development, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Art History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Timelines, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Videography, Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, System Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months