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.

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Growth Mindedness, De-escalation Techniques, Data Entry, Greeting Customers, Collaboration, Teamwork, Telephone Skills, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Time Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Design Reviews, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Browser Compatibility, Experimentation, Conceptual Design, Research, Display Devices, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, ChatGPT, Plot (Graphics), Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, AI Enablement, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Prototyping, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Middleware, Application Frameworks, Software Documentation, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Web Presence, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Professionalism, Data Ethics, Habit Formation, Creativity, Security Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Workforce Management, Scalability, Workforce Planning, Solution Design, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Target Market, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Advertising, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Online Advertising, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Content Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Airbus Beyond
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Order Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Order Delivery, Inventory Control, Production Planning, Contract Management, Supply Management, Sustainability Reporting, Supplier Performance Management, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Logistics Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Logistics, Risk Management, Negotiation, Billing & Invoicing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Design, User Accounts, Design Software, Data Sharing, Layout Design, Content Creation, File Management, Editing, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Drawings, Structural Analysis, Design Specifications, Mechanical Design, Technical Drawing, Engineering Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Manufacturing Standards, Thermal Management, Technical Standard, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Materials science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Milestones (Project Management), Business Development, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Software, Database Management, Databases, Database Systems, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours