3D design courses can help you learn modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques. You can build skills in creating detailed environments, character design, and animation principles. Many courses introduce tools like Blender, Autodesk Maya, and ZBrush, that support bringing your creative visions to life. You'll also explore concepts such as 3D printing and virtual reality, allowing you to apply your skills in various industries, from gaming to architecture.
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Product Development, Product Design, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, User Feedback, Product Improvement, Prioritization, Customer experience improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Collaboration, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Prototyping, Design Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Artificial Intelligence, Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prompt Patterns, User Interface (UI), Design, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, Presentations, Responsible AI, Professional Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Data Modeling, Digital Transformation, Business Process, Risk Management, Workflow Management, Systems Architecture, Business Analysis, Solution Design, Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Technology, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Transformation, Prototyping, Computer Science, Agile Methodology, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Cross Platform Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Design Reviews, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Brainstorming, User Feedback, Usability Testing, Data Synthesis, Empathy, Creative Thinking, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Blueprint Reading, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Engineering, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Ideation, Engineering Design Process, Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Product Design, Socioeconomics, Case Studies, Innovation, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI), Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Matlab, Technical Design
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, Design Elements And Principles, Human Computer Interaction, Responsive Web Design, Typography, Graphic Design, UI Components, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Experience Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months