Character design courses can help you learn anatomy, color theory, personality development, and storytelling through visual elements. You can build skills in sketching, digital painting, and creating character backstories that resonate with audiences. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, and Blender, that support bringing your characters to life and refining your artistic style. You'll also explore techniques for character animation and how to effectively convey emotions through design.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Program Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Trend Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Internet Of Things, Program Development, System Design and Implementation, Peripheral Devices, Simulations, Python Programming, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence Software, Data Modeling, Datamaps, Business Reporting, Data Sharing, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Management Reporting, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Program Development, Game Design, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Building Codes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, New Product Development, Ideation, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Product Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Process Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Leadership, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Time Management, Human Learning, Interactive Learning, Learning Theory, Mental Concentration, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Persistence, Habit Formation, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Music, Media Production, Performing Arts, Music Theory, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Creativity, Digital Signal Processing, Electronic Media, Automation, Editing, Design Software, Digital Communications, Patch Management, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, System Requirements
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Android (Operating System), Version Control, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Java Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Virtualization, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Development, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Project Design, Project Planning, Quality Control, Customer Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Positivity, Personal Attributes, Overcoming Obstacles, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks