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.

Sungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Diagram Design, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Liberal Arts, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, European History, World History, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Anthropology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Research, Literacy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, OS Process Management, Data Access, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Data Sharing, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Management, Game Design, Data Structures, Application Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Security, Java, Java Programming, Scalability, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Secure Coding, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, JSON, Cloud Deployment, Application Frameworks, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Security, Application Security, Object Oriented Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, AI Enablement, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Generative AI, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Innovation, Product Knowledge, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Cooperation, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Optimization, Fine-tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Logistic Regression, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Middleware, Software Versioning, Web Services, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Integration, Proxy Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Change Control, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Test Engineering, Cost Management, Contract Management, Risk Analysis, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Project Risk Management, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, Plant Operations and Management, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Mechanical Design, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Web Services, Java Programming, Java, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Algorithms, Application Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, JUnit, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Application Programming Interface (API), Network Model, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, File I/O, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months