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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Compensation Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Business Research, Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Multimedia, Data Analysis, Creative Design, Management Reporting, Data Mapping, Data Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Development, Innovation, Team Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Process Development, Corporate Strategy, Market Opportunities, Technology Roadmaps, Portfolio Management, Business Modeling
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Knowledge Transfer, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Product Design, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology, Sustainable Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Prioritization, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Change Management, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Talent Sourcing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Team Motivation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Prototyping, Model View Controller, Maintainability, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), jQuery, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Interactive Design, Javascript and jQuery, Web Design, Web Applications, User Centered Design, Business Logic, Application Development, Web Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months