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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Disaster Recovery, Leadership, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience, Change Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Communication, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Sustainable Development
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Instagram, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Scalability, Revenue Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Marketing, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Technologies, Containerization, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Kubernetes, Microservices, Infrastructure Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Operational Efficiency, General Networking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Innovation, Business Planning, Creativity, Financial Management, Business Management, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Video Production, Post-Production, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding, Ideation, File Management, Content Creation, Cinematography, Timelines, Graphics Software, Creativity, Color Matching
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Image Quality, Creativity, Web Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Lean Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Engagement, Prioritization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Encryption, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Business Writing, Microsoft Word, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Keyword Research, Detail Oriented
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Editing, Marketing Materials, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Expense Management, Billing, Financial Analysis, Accountability, Resource Utilization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks