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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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    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping and Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Basic Electrical Systems, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Electronic Components, Robotics, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, 3D Modeling

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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Caltech

    Getting started in cryo-EM

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Specimen Collection, Digital Signal Processing, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling, Spatial Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Feature Patterns and Sweeps

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, 3D Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Mechanical Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Storyboard using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Design and Product, Business, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    206 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Linear Algebra, Feature Engineering, Digital Signal Processing

    Build toward a degree

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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    工程資訊管理 BIM 基礎

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Civil Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, 3D Modeling, Information Management, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    567 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Striking Real Estate Instagram Posts in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Instagram, Social Media Content, Creative Design, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Real Estate

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulations, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Rapid Prototyping and Tooling: Arizona State University
  • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
  • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera
  • Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS : University of California, Davis
  • SOLIDWORKS Feature Patterns and Sweeps: Dassault Systèmes
  • Create a Storyboard using Canva: Coursera
  • Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials: Coursera
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 工程資訊管理 BIM 基礎: National Taiwan University
  • Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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