Music history courses can help you learn about different musical genres, influential composers, and the cultural contexts that shaped various musical movements. You can build skills in analyzing musical scores, understanding historical trends, and discussing the impact of music on society. Many courses introduce tools like music notation software and audio editing programs, which can enhance your ability to create and critique music while applying historical insights to contemporary compositions.

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Knowledge of Apple Software, Graphics Software, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Timelines, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Financial Policy, International Finance, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Economic Development, European History, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Lobbying, Governance, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Design Software, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Token Optimization, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, AI Product Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitLab, Continuous Integration, Software Versioning, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Javascript
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Tenacity, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Community Development, Persistence, Adaptability, Empowerment, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, European History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Web Presence, Software Documentation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creativity, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Aesthetics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, AI literacy, Liberal Arts, Analytical Skills, Research, Behavioral Economics, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Test Script Development, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, File I/O, Test Tools, Continuous Delivery, Functional Testing, Automation, UI Components, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Photography, Storytelling, Peer Review, Visual Storytelling, Post-Production
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months