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.

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Landscape Architecture, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Human Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Development, Spatial Analysis, Empathy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Cybersecurity, Automation, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development, Systems Integration, Reliability, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Digital Content, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, User Feedback, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Automation, Business Process, Process Design, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Robotic Process Automation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Sustainable Design, Automation, Embedded Systems, Design Software, Environmental Issue, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Design, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Architectural Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Change Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Influencing, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks