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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, YAML, Software Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, Engineering Design Process, Embedded Systems, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risking, User Requirements Documents, Scalability, Verification And Validation, Software Visualization, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Program Evaluation, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Quantitative Research, Data Quality, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Performance Measurement, Transportation Operations, Operations Management, Sustainable Business, Customer Relationship Building, Corporate Sustainability, Customer Relationship Management, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Inventory Control
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Creativity, Design and Product, Marketing Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Applied Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Solution Design, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Business Metrics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Goal Setting, Collaboration, Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Scripting, Java, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Model View Controller
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience improvement, Growth Strategies, Strategic Communication, Market Share, New Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, User Experience, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months