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.

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, File Management, Document Management, Collaboration, Team Management, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Project Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, New Product Development, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Product Strategy, Product Development, Design Thinking, User Research, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Project Portfolio Management, Design Thinking, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Design Strategies, Business Architecture, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Negotiation, Team Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Risk Management, Professional Development, Drive Engagement, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cost Reduction, Generative AI, Innovation, Automation, Customer experience improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Human Resources, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Analytics, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Engineering, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Global Positioning Systems, Engineering Design Process, Control Systems, Systems Integration, Engineering, Human Factors, System Testing, Communication Systems, Robotics, Automation, Structural Engineering, Thermal Management, Physical Science, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Image Quality
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks