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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Communication Planning, Project Management, Sprint Planning, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Management
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Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Communication Planning, Water Resource Management, Project Design, Social Media, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Water Resources, Project Planning, Resilience, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Innovation, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Change, Innovation
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Sustainability Standards, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Investment Management, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Transportation Operations, Oil and Gas, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Emerging Technologies
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Marketing Design, Typography, Color Theory, Business Strategy
Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Timelines, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Business Process Reengineering, Business Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Communication
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Peer Review, General Accounting, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Equities, Asset Management, Investments
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management, Strategic Communication, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Cost Management, Communication, Management Reporting
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media, Multimedia, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Editing, Marketing, Presentations
Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Arbitration, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, Decision Making, Planning, Cultural Sensitivity
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months