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Character Design Courses

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.


Popular Character Design Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Test Accessibility of Your Design with WAVE

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Web Development, Customer Service

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Modelling, Analysis and Design of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Architectural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Epic Games

    Visual Development and Audio Design in Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Prototyping, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Virtual Environment, Aesthetics

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Design Reviews, Requirements Analysis, Engineering Management, Functional Design, Leadership, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, Software Systems, Technology Roadmaps, Reliability, Performance Measurement, Maintainability, Manufacturing Processes, Scalability

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    884 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Marketing Strategy: Analyze, Design & Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Market Analysis, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience strategy (CX), Budget Management, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Process Mapping, Brochures, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Presentations, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Information Management, Research Design, Systems Analysis, Scalability, Technical Communication, Data Quality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Editing, File Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Adobe

    Creative Process and Project Design with Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Workflow Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Design, Mockups, Visual Design, Prototyping, Collaboration, Process Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular character design courses

  • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Test Accessibility of Your Design with WAVE: Coursera
  • Modelling, Analysis and Design of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Visual Development and Audio Design in Games: Epic Games
  • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
  • Master Marketing Strategy: Analyze, Design & Evaluate: EDUCBA
  • Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva: Coursera
  • Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening: Johns Hopkins University
  • Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project: Michigan State University

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