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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Systems Thinking, Governance, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Human Capital, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Business, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Neurology
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Plan Execution, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Creativity, Podcasting, Content Creation, Image Quality, Music
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Compassion, Social Impact, Culture Transformation, Influencing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Research, Innovation, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Service Design, Organizational Strategy, Creativity, User Experience Design, Storyboarding, Product Development, Process Development, Market Research, User Experience, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, Compliance Auditing, AI Security, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Business Transformation, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Writing, Self-Awareness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Social Media, digital literacy, Facebook, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Recruitment, Business Writing, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Oriented, Statistical Process Controls, Pareto Chart, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Root Cause Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Music, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Case Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Digital Publishing, Sociology, Communication, Analysis, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Team Motivation, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Telecommuting, Teamwork, Rapport Building, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Productivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks