Music business courses can help you learn contract negotiation, marketing strategies, copyright law, and financial management. You can build skills in audience engagement, digital distribution, and brand development. Many courses introduce tools like social media analytics, music distribution platforms, and project management software that are essential for navigating the industry and executing effective promotional campaigns.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Motivation, Management Training And Development, Empathy, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Goal Setting, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Case Studies, Google Sheets, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Interviewing Skills, AI Enablement, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Portfolio Management, Research Reports, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, World Music, Music Performance, Music History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Milestones (Project Management), Project Closure, Resource Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Budget Management, Portfolio Management, Performance Reporting, Organizational Strategy, Benefits Administration, Professional Networking
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Influencing, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Metrics, Web Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Storytelling, Performance Analysis, Presentations, Stakeholder Communications, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Communication, Marketing Effectiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Industrial Engineering, Workforce Development, Automation, Sustainable Technologies, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Robotics, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Financial Market, Finance, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Risk Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Presentation, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Solution Selling, Customer Relationship Building, Prospecting and Qualification, Rapport Building, Product Demonstration, Negotiation, Product Knowledge, Setting Appointments, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Go To Market Strategy, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Underwriting, Market Dynamics, Price Negotiation, Due Diligence, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Finance, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks