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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Workplace inclusivity, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Compliance Reporting, Commercial Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Risk Management, Asset Management, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Private Equity, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Tax Laws, Tax Planning, Due Diligence, Tax, Financial Market
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Risk Management, Innovation, Auditing, Resource Allocation, New Product Development, Team Leadership, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Loans, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Market Data, Derivatives, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Bank Regulations, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Risk Management, Financial Data, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Portfolio Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Teaching, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Business Marketing, Marketing Materials, Data Sharing, Creative Design, Editing, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Dashboard, User Accounts, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Acumen, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Content Management, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Talent Pipelining, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Process Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Digital Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Transformation, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Marketing Automation, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Strategic Thinking, Process Analysis, Process Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Materials Management, Work Order, Warehousing, Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Accounting Software, Management Reporting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months