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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Theoretical Computer Science, Analysis, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Canva (Software), Instructional Design, Communication, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, New Product Development, Health Systems, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Entrepreneurship, Public Health
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Customer experience improvement, Internal Communications, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Project Management, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, System Programming, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Network Performance Management, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Advocacy, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Community Health, Health Policy, Persuasive Communication, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Hardware Design, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer Hardware, Thermal Management, Engineering, Technical Design, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Systems Integration, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Analysis, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Content Scheduling, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Optimization, ChatGPT, Storytelling, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Videography, Social Media Strategy, Analytics, Video Production, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Process Validation, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Research, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, Research Design, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months