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.

Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Kotlin, Interactive Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Object Oriented Design, UI Components, Relational Databases, Maintainability, Program Development, PostgreSQL, Database Design, Database Development, Application Development, Computational Logic, Application Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Problem Solving, Communication, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Program Implementation, Communication Strategies, Calendar Management, Strategic Communication, Plan Execution, Communication Planning, Compensation Management, Timelines, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Regulatory Compliance, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Compliance Management, Program Evaluation, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Canva (Software), Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Marketing Materials, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Digital Content, Animations, Multimedia, Content Optimization, Storytelling, Typography, Branding, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Tactfulness, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Constructive Feedback, Team Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Assertiveness, Persuasive Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Code Reusability, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Empathy, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Crisis Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Animations, Social Media Marketing, Visual Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Driving engagement, Graphic and Visual Design, Instagram, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Optimization, Branding, Brand Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Interactive Design, Game Design, Computer Displays, Development Environment, Application Development, Package and Software Management, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, Model Training, Creativity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Creative Thinking, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Design, Data Ethics, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Scripting, Video Game Development, Application Development, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Model Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months