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.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Product Development, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Product Strategy, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Requirements Management, Innovation, Leadership, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Insights
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Peer Review, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Organizational Strategy, Business Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Big Interview
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Test Tools, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Telecommuting, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Innovation, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Adaptability, Team Motivation, Strategic Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), AI Security
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Bidding, Digital Marketing, Budget Management, Marketing Strategies, Performance marketing, Goal Setting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, Process Mapping, Customer Insights, Process Design, Customer Support, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Operations, Business Process, Web Analytics, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Communication, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, Professional Networking, digital literacy, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Creative Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Community Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks