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: File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Matlab, Software Development Tools, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Linear Algebra, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Plot (Graphics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Java Programming, Java, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Algorithms, Software Design, Problem Solving, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, File I/O
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Risk Management, Governance, Change Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Transformation, Operational Risk, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Process Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Banking, Capital Markets, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Finance, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: MicroStrategy, Business Intelligence, Database Design, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Database Management Systems, SQL, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence Software, Data Integration, Performance Measurement, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Database Management, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Architecture, Databases
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Ideation, Brand Strategy, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Problem-Solving, Target Audience, Conceptual Design, Creative Thinking, Branding, Creativity, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Content Creation, Responsible AI, Digital Design, Generative AI, Layout Design, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Content Marketing, Visual Design, Typography, Infographics, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Color Theory, Branding
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, Database Management, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Resilience, Professional Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Application Design, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Content Management, Digital Design, User Centered Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Star Schema, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD), File Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months