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.

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, System Software, OS Process Management, Computer Science, General Networking, Microsoft Office, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Network Protocols, Information Technology, Computing Platforms, Computer Literacy, Memory Management, Informatics, Microarchitecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Storytelling, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Driving engagement, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Storytelling, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Dashboard, Graphic Design, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, API Testing, Cloud Deployment, Web Services, Web Frameworks, User Provisioning, Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, User Accounts, Test Script Development, Email Automation, Debugging, Operational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Software Testing, Continuous Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Payroll Reporting, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Software, Business Reporting, Payroll Tax, Workforce Management, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Staff Management, Data Maintenance, Information Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Web Frameworks, Maintainability, Authentications, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Design, Frontend Performance, Authorization (Computing), Web Development, Web Applications, Middleware
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Application Design, Query Languages, AI Integrations, Software Design Patterns, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Database Management, SQL, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Middleware, Authentications, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), User Accounts, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, GitHub, Development Environment, Data Validation
Intermediate · 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, Interviewing Skills, Data Presentation, Data Mapping, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Style Guides, Automation, Adobe Illustrator, Layout Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Document Management, Typography, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Routing, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtualization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Enterprise Application Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks