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.
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Culture, Research, Diversity Awareness, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, Programmable Logic Controllers, Equipment Design, Electronic Components
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Game Design, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Application Security, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, System Configuration, Application Development, Security Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), System Requirements
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Culture Transformation, Active Listening, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Personal Development, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Overcoming Obstacles, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Communication, Relationship Building, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication, Customer Insights
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Systems Design, Big Data, Structural Analysis, Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Business Technologies, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Inventory Control, Sustainable Business, Network Planning And Design, Statistical Methods, Customer Demand Planning, Vendor Contracts, Process Control, Corporate Sustainability, Program Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Technical Writing, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Functional Requirement, Writing, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Product Requirements, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides, Verification And Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Art History, Architecture and Construction, Aesthetics, European History, Design Elements And Principles, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Curtis Institute of Music
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Classical Music, Music Theory, Music Performance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months