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.

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Paid media, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Media Buying, Media Planning, Digital Media Strategy, Earned Media, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Ethics, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, General Science and Research, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Language, Web Design, Semantic Web, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Presence, Verification And Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Solution Design, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Database Management Systems, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Learning Theory, Clinical Assessment, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Patient Treatment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Instructional Design, Discussion Facilitation, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Database Design, Relational Databases, Problem Solving
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, AI powered creativity, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Team Building, People Management, Talent Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, Motivational Skills, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Talent Recruitment, Influencing, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Structural Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Codes, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, 3D Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Promotional Materials, Design, Dashboard, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Branding, Content Creation, Marketing, Advertising, Business
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours