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.

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage
★ 4.5 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL Workbench, Database Development, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Migration
★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Make.com, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Miro AI, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Budgeting, Forecasting
★ 3.5 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Systems Development, Security Management, Information Assurance, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security
★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Collaboration, Creativity, Design Strategies, Mechanics, Research and Design, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics
★ 4.8 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Promotional Materials, Design, Dashboard, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Branding, Content Creation, Marketing, Advertising, Business
★ 4.7 (35) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Brainstorming, Peer Review, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Proposal Development, Process Development, Creativity, Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Constructive Feedback, Brand Strategy
★ 4.8 (101) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Postman API Platform, Restful API, Data Validation, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, JSON, API Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (49) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphic Techniques, Image Analysis, Design Research, Model Optimization, Baking
★ 4.8 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Revenue Forecasting, Market Opportunities, Quantitative Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Target Audience, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Decision Making
★ 3.7 (33) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Design, Ideation, Prototyping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Physiology, Analytics, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Equipment and Technology, Applied Machine Learning, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Python Programming, Sensory Systems Analysis, Data Integration, Data Validation, Verification And Validation
★ 4.5 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months