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3D Animation Courses

3D animation courses can help you learn character modeling, rigging, texturing, and motion graphics. You can build skills in storytelling through visuals, timing for animations, and creating realistic environments. Many courses introduce tools like Blender, Maya, and Cinema 4D, that support bringing your creative ideas to life. You'll also explore techniques for rendering and compositing, enabling you to produce polished animations that captivate audiences.


Popular 3D Animation Courses and Certifications


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    EDUCBA

    VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Color Theory, Typography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Animations, Scripting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Debugging, Creativity, Peer Review

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAE Institute México

    Simulación de ropa 3D con Maya

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Animations, Computer Graphics, Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blender 4 Creator Course Stylized 3D Models

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Technical Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Prototyping, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo de Videojuegos 3D en Unity: Una Introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animations, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Agile Methodology, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Computer Graphics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Game Development with MonoGame: 2D & 3D Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Program Development, Prototyping, Computational Logic, Content Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Tinkercad 3D Design and Printing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Strategies, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Design, Design Software, Functional Design, Design, Materials science, Typography, Digital Design

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Research and Design, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    UE5: Beginner’s Guide to Building a 3D Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Cinematography, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Video Production, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Color Theory, Simulations, Performance Tuning, Design

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    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Generative Model Architectures, Python Programming, Animations, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular 3d animation courses

  • VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert: EDUCBA
  • Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Simulación de ropa 3D con Maya: SAE Institute México
  • Blender 4 Creator Course Stylized 3D Models: Packt
  • Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
  • Desarrollo de Videojuegos 3D en Unity: Una Introducción: Universidad de los Andes
  • Game Development with MonoGame: 2D & 3D Projects: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Tinkercad 3D Design and Printing Techniques: Packt
  • 3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases: Arizona State University

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