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.

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java, NoSQL, Database Development, Spring Framework, SQL, Database Systems, Databases, Database Design, Application Frameworks, Java Programming, Data Access, Database Management, Relational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Color Theory, Color Matching, Graphical Tools, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design, Creative Design, Content Creation, Digital Design, User Accounts, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Storytelling, Organizational Change, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Quantitative Research, Strategic Communication, Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion, Qualitative Research, Resource Allocation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Pseudocode, Microarchitecture, Memory Management, Systems Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Cross Platform Development, Software Systems, Hardware Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Internet Of Things, Hardware Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Video Editing, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Marketing, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

High Tech High Graduate School of Education
Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Interactive Learning, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Collaboration, Curriculum Planning, Scheduling, Learning Theory, Drive Engagement, Human Learning, Project Design, Discussion Facilitation, Presentations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media Production, Editing, Visual Storytelling, Data Import/Export, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Business Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organizational Structure, Business Continuity, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Professional Networking, Business Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Access, Object Oriented Design, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Software, JUnit, Data Integrity, SQL, Database Development, Java, Java Programming, Database Management, Databases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Data Visualization, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Design, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Architectural Drawing, Creative Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months