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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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    Packt

    Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 Unleashed

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk, Grading (Landscape), AutoCAD, Stormwater Management, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Engineering Analysis, Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Coordination, Design and Product, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Usability, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360

    Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Software Installation, Functional Design, Technical Design, Design, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Creative Design, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Premiere Pro Pt. 2 — Transitions, Graphics & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Animations, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Prototyping, Engineering Drawings, Product Design, Product Development, Hardware Design, Research and Design, 3D Modeling, Mockups, Industrial Design, Development Testing, Computer-Aided Design, Usability Testing, Design Specifications, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Materials science, Ideation, Mechanical Engineering, User Feedback

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Autodesk, Layout Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Image Quality, Design Software, Design, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Layout Design, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Microsoft DirectX 3D Graphics Development

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, C++ (Programming Language), Software Design, Microsoft Windows, Software Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, Context Management, System Configuration, Debugging, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Algebra

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Interaction Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Display Devices, Game Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, User Experience Design

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master AutoCAD 3D: Create, Model & Transform Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Design Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Augmented Reality, 3D Modeling, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Process

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Color Theory, Typography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 Unleashed: Packt
  • Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation: University of California, Davis
  • 3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360: Packt
  • Premiere Pro Pt. 2 — Transitions, Graphics & Animation: Skillshare
  • Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing: Arizona State University
  • Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors: EDUCBA
  • Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D: Skillshare
  • Microsoft DirectX 3D Graphics Development: EDUCBA
  • 3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Master AutoCAD 3D: Create, Model & Transform Designs: EDUCBA

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