Step 1: Choose Your Certificate Program

Select the certificate program that is right for you.

With more than 50 certificates available in subjects including songwriting, music production, arranging, theory, harmony and ear training, electronic music production, home recording, guitar, music business, music theory, and contemporary writing, we have a program to suit your needs.

If you need advice about how to choose the course of study that's right for you, please contact our highly qualified student advisors at advisors@berkleemusic.com. They can help you pick a program that meets your goals, interests, and schedule. We are also available to help you by telephone at 1-866-BERKLEE or 1-617-747-2146 if outside the US, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., US Eastern Standard Time.

Master Certificate

Master the subject of your choice, and provide a solid investment into your future personal or professional goals with these premium, 8-, 9- or 12-course Master Certificate Programs. These dedicated, 2 plus-year programs immerse you in the theories, methods and concepts behind your chosen area of study, and present you with the essential knowledge you'll need to perfect your craft.

Professional Certificate

Gain in-depth knowledge and a thorough background in your area of interest by enrolling in one of these 4, 5 or 6 course programs. By studying for 12 to 18 months with the faculty and curriculum of Berklee College of Music, you will expand and develop your expertise in your chosen field with these Professional Certificate Programs.

Specialist Certificate

Focus your studies with these intensive 3 course programs. Our Specialist Certificate Programs provide you with the opportunity to concentrate your efforts in a specific area of study over a 9 month period of time at a relatively inexpensive cost.