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: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Architectural Design, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Architecture and Construction, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Solution Architecture, Systems Design, Architectural Drawing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Design Specifications, Load Balancing, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Data Store, Functional Specification, Diagram Design, Data Pipelines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Simulation and Simulation Software, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Simulations, Post-Production, Visual Design, Technical Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Geometry, Game Design, Design, Research and Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Web Development, Customer Service
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Design Research, Creativity, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Cooperation, Data Collection, Storytelling, Collaboration, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Data Storytelling, User Research, Process Mapping, Communication, Needs Assessment, Discussion Facilitation, Coordination
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Business Planning, Financial Market, Market Data, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Diagram Design, Electrical Equipment, Facility Management, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, High Voltage, Three-Phase, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Power, Mathematical Software, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Design, Basic Electrical Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, UI/UX Research, Content Development and Management, Design Research, Content Optimization, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Customer Advocacy, Test Planning, Benchmarking, User Feedback, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Reports
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Frontend Integration, Computer Graphics, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Web Content, Usability, Javascript, User Experience, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Design Strategies, Design and Product, Experience Design, Risk Analysis, New Business Development, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Market Analysis, Prioritization, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Accident Prevention, Mitigation, Systems Thinking, Human Centered Design, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months