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: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Storytelling, Branding, Business Ethics, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Google Analytics, Google Gemini, Search Engine Marketing, Web Content, Anthropic Claude, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Web Analytics, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Financial Statement Analysis, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Due Diligence, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Record Keeping, Document Management, Accounting Records, Records Management, File Management, Compliance Management, Document Control, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Architecture, Auditing, Financial Regulations, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Canva (Software), Promotional Materials, Business Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Business, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Design Elements And Principles
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Sales, Marketing Psychology, Regional Sales, Sales Process, Consumer Behaviour, Upselling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Presentation, Customer Analysis, Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Virtual Teams, Customer Retention, Cross-Channel Marketing, Account Management, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Production Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Branding, Creative Design, Proposal Development, Storytelling, Production Process, Marketing Communications, Photography, Presentations, Brainstorming, Campaign Management, Creativity, Value Propositions, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Compassion, Mindfulness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Performance marketing, Marketing, Campaign Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Small Business Accounting, Data Management, Project Management, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours