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 Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Psychology, Sociology, Innovation, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Matching, Color Theory, Typography, Creative Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Paid media, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Budget Management, Digital Marketing, Sales Presentation, Performance Metric, Competitive Analysis, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Team Oriented, Teamwork, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Workflow Management, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Plan Execution, Peer Review, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Decision-Making, Presentations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Music Performance, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Sustainable Business, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Storytelling, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Customer Engagement, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, People Development, Accountability, Constructive Feedback, Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Empowerment, Project Implementation, Knowledge Transfer, Expectation Management, Productivity, Performance Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Review, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Staff Management, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Creativity, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Behavior Management, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Teamwork, Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Human Resources
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks