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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Token Optimization, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Context Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, AI Enablement, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI
★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, Interoperability, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, DevOps, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Systems Integration, Innovation, Service Design, Technology Strategies, Information Technology Operations, Social Media, E-Commerce, Social Media Management, Organizational Development
★ 4.7 (78) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, People Management
★ 4.8 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Emerging Technologies, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Virtual Environment, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Product Improvement, Innovation, Solution Design, Model Training, Generative AI, Ideation, Amazon Web Services, Lean Methodologies, Model Evaluation, Process Improvement, Human Centered Design, Product Development, New Product Development, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, User Research, Risk Management
★ 4.6 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Oral Expression, Proposal Development, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Concision, Communication Planning, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience
★ 5 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Initiative and Leadership, Open Mindset, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Empowerment, Community Development, Collaboration, World History, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking
★ 4.8 (71) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic Design, Instagram, Branding, Design, Marketing, Graphical Tools
★ 4.8 (41) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, Solution Design, Business Intelligence, Journey Mapping, User Interface (UI) Design, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Database Application, Query Languages, Databases, Data Manipulation, Database Management Systems
★ 4.5 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, UI Components, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming
★ 4.8 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Education Software and Technology, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Design
★ 4.8 (40) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours