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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Design, Business, Analysis, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy, Accounting, Report Writing, Finance, Financial Accounting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Research, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Test Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Strategic Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Marketing, Governance, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Financial Statements, Operations Management, Working Capital, Organizational Structure, Financial Data, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Quality Management, Business Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Medical Records, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Building Design, Risk Management, Property Maintenance, Emergency Response
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Branding, Brand Management, Behavioral Economics, Brand Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, User Experience, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Ethics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Environmental Science, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Inventory Accounting, Energy and Utilities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Communication Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Team Building
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Management Reporting, Sprint Retrospectives, Performance Reporting, Team Oriented, Project Estimation, Project Performance, Estimation, Capacity Planning, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks