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: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Standards, Supply Management, Procurement, Business Strategies, Business Operations, Strategic Communication, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Business Development, Customer Retention, Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Organizational Development, Upselling, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Action Oriented, Analysis, Business Transformation, Digital Assets, Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurship, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, E-Commerce, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Modeling, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Business Development, B2B Sales, Strategic Partnership, Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Inside Sales, Phone Sales, Sales Development, Sales, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Search Engine Optimization, Sales Prospecting, Relationship Building, Telephone Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Financial Accounting, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Social Media Strategy, Cash Flow Forecasting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Commercial Lending, Strategic Planning, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Music Performance, Editing, Creativity, System Configuration
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, File Management, Editing, Electronic Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Ideation, Brand Strategy, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Conceptual Design, Creative Thinking, Branding, Creativity, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Business Strategy, Adobe Illustrator, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Instrumental Music, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Business Solutions, Business Planning, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Branding, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Music Performance, Sustainable Business, Leadership, Performing Arts, Media Production, Campaign Management, Instrumental Music, Automation, Marketing, Relationship Building, Entrepreneurship, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Social Determinants Of Health, Managed Care, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Process Improvement and Optimization, Decision Making, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months