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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Geographic Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Research and Design, Design Research, Research, Visual Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Pseudocode, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Systems Integration, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Model Deployment, Electronic Hardware, CI/CD, Security Engineering, Routing Protocols, Electronics Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Verification And Validation, Design Software, Technical Design, Differential Equations, Business Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Accountability, Risk Mitigation, Governance, Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management, Project Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Canva (Software), Typography, Target Audience, Data Visualization, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Communication, Strategic Communication, Timelines, Storytelling, Design, Layout Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Process Design, Customer experience improvement, Driving engagement, Process Improvement and Optimization, User Feedback, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Cross-Channel Marketing, Promotional Materials, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brochures, Graphic Design, Advertising Campaigns, Layout Design, Digital Design, Style Guides, Typography, Branding, Digital Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Software Engineering, Maintainability, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Technical Design, Web Services, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Reliability, Industrial Design, Plant Operations and Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Responsible AI, Design, User Experience Design, Creative Design, Persona (User Experience), Design and Product, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX Strategy, Innovation, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks