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.

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Debugging, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Prototyping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Computer Systems, Application Design, Hardware Architecture, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cloud Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Engineering Design Process, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Team Management, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Data Collection, Knowledge Transfer, Team Building, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Meeting Facilitation, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Conflict Management, Process Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Web Design, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Course Development, Classroom Management, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Peer Review, Student Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Electronics, Telecommunications, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Professional Development, Leadership, Collaboration, Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Verification And Validation, Software Development, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, System Configuration, Simulations, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Technology Strategies, Decision Support Systems, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Education and Training, Working With Children, Instructional Strategies, Adult Education, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Collaboration, Curriculum Development, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks