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.
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Communication, Analysis, Presentations, Social Media, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Compensation Management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Customer Service, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Share, B2B Sales
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Productivity Software, Multimedia, Business Correspondence, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Content Creation, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting Records, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Finance, Business Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Scope Management, Feasibility Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Estimation, Project Controls, Cost Estimation, Requirements Management, Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management, Program Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, Earned Value Management, Project Documentation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Communication Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care, Health Technology, Biomedical Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Market Dynamics, Health Administration, Health Policy, Innovation, Financial Regulations, Cultural Diversity, Regulatory Affairs, Insurance, Market Trend, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Video Production, Entrepreneurship, FinTech, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Presentations, Financial Regulations, Value Propositions, Innovation, Brainstorming, Market Opportunities, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months