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Character Design Courses

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.


Popular Character Design Courses and Certifications


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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Computer Aided Design

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Animations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Functional Requirement, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    UX: Interaction Design

    Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Flows, Wireframing, Software Design Patterns, User Research, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build your business brand using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

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    IBM

    UX Research and Information Architecture 

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Persona Development, Usability, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Surveys, Human Centered Design, Technical Communication, Prototyping, Tree Maps, Product Strategy, Interviewing Skills

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Geotechnical Foundation Design

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Test Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Experimentation, Research Reports, Structural Analysis, Analytical Testing, Engineering Practices, Penetration Testing, Engineering Calculations, Failure Analysis, Finite Element Methods

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Input Filter Design

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Strategies

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Smart Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Innovation, Learning Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Case Studies, Experimentation

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

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    Illinois Tech

    Leadership & Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Innovation, Business Communication

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Plant Design & Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Process Engineering, Cost Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Budgeting, Engineering Design Process, Safety Standards, Performance Improvement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cost Estimation, Operational Excellence, Financial Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Making Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular character design courses

  • Computer Aided Design: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Relational Database Design: Illinois Tech
  • UX: Interaction Design: Packt
  • Build your business brand using Canva: Coursera
  • UX Research and Information Architecture : IBM
  • Geotechnical Foundation Design: L&T EduTech
  • Input Filter Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Smart Learning Design: Politecnico di Milano
  • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam
  • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech

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