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.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Personal Integrity, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Community Development, Organizational Development, Thought Leadership, Social Justice, Teaching, Habit Formation, Empathy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Education and Training, Governance, Economics, Socioeconomics, World History, Pedagogy, European History, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Videography, Visual Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Image Quality, Color Matching
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Agentic systems, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research, Microbiology, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative AI, Fine-tuning, Vision Transformer (ViT), Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Model Training, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Network Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Immigration Law, Social Studies, International Relations, Strategic Partnership, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Business Strategy, Demography, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Technology Strategies, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Business Transformation, Augmented Reality, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Resource Utilization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Canva (Software), Social Media, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Graphical Tools, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic Design, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electrical Substation, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Mechanical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Sociology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Culture, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months