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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Professional Development, Business Solutions, Project Management, Solution Delivery, Business Communication, Problem Solving, Business Analysis, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Analysis, Presentations, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Research Reports, Critical Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Business Ethics, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Due Diligence, Employee Training, International Relations, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Copywriting, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Business Correspondence, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Business Communication, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Sales Enablement, Generative AI, Communication, Proposal Writing, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Microsoft Excel, Financial Management, Investment Management, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Forecasting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition Management, User Feedback, Responsible AI, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Success Management, Customer Engagement, Generative AI, Customer Support, Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Talent Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Risk Management, Acceptance Testing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Kanban Principles, Business Process Modeling, Waterfall Methodology, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Management Software, Communication Planning, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Registration
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Communication, Professional Development, Mentorship
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Relationship Management, New Business Development, Professional Networking, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Innovation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Program Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Operations Management, Warehouse Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Materials Management, Financial Statements, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Transportation Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Systems, Case Studies, Cash Flows, Warehouse Operations
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Collaboration, Teamwork, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Mentorship, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks