Art & Design Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

How to Play Guitar

Master guitar essentials, scales, chords, and performance techniques. Progress from beginner to confident performer, learning to improvise, write melodies, and play your favorite songs.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

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Developing Your Musicianship

Nurture your musical passion by learning theory fundamentals, ear training, and composition techniques. Apply your skills to create and perform an original piece in this comprehensive specialization.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

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The Singer Songwriter

Develop your singer-songwriter skills: learn guitar, improve vocal techniques, craft compelling lyrics, and record using Ableton Live. Transform your musical ideas into polished, shareable songs.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

The Art of Music Production

2026 ratings at Coursera

Explore music production techniques to create emotionally moving recordings using any equipment. Develop critical listening skills, refine your artistic identity, and learn strategies to enhance your productions sonically and musically.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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The DIY Musician

Learn to write, record, and produce your own music using ProTools. Develop your artist identity, create a brand, and run successful crowdfunding campaigns to kickstart your music career.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

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The Business of Music Production

Gain essential knowledge in music business, production, copyright law, and Pro Tools to launch a successful career as a producer in the modern music industry.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

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Electronic Music Production

Learn to create professional electronic music: from sound basics and synthesis to recording, editing, and mixing in Ableton Live, guided by industry experts.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange

399 ratings at Coursera

Explore advanced musicianship concepts including harmonic function, modal interchange, and chord tensions. Develop ear training skills and learn to compose using popular chord progressions.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

385 ratings at Coursera

Expand guitar skills with scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, and rhythm. Improve soloing, melody creation, and overall playing depth for both acoustic and electric guitarists.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Piano Scales for Modern Music

Explore piano scales for modern music, enhancing improvisation and melodic structure. Practice major, minor, pentatonic, modal, and blues scales to improve playing and creativity across genres.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

261 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create and use custom sounds in electronic music compositions using software synthesizers, focusing on various patch types and musical elements.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Building Your Career as a Professional Singer

Develop essential skills for a professional singing career, from musicianship and band leadership to gig booking and financial management. Learn to create a sustainable career in the music industry.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Singing Popular Music

161 ratings at Coursera

Develop your unique vocal style, master contemporary techniques, and learn to sing healthfully in popular music genres. Enhance your artistry through vowel shaping, breathing, and style-specific skills.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Music Production Capstone

122 ratings at Coursera

Create and submit a fully produced song, applying knowledge from recording to mixing and mastering, with peer feedback throughout the process.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project

115 ratings at Coursera

Create and perform a 36-measure composition, applying musical concepts learned throughout the specialization. Hone skills through peer feedback, practice, and guided instruction from a Berklee professor.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)