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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, Usability, Typography, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Radio y Televisión Española
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Research, Investigation, Social Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Virtual Machines, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Data Storage, Debugging, Javascript, Cryptographic Protocols, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Retention, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Organizational Structure, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Video Production, File Management, Storytelling, Content Creation, Apple software proficiency, Timelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, File I/O, Web Development, Program Development, Open Source Technology, Data Processing, Database Application, Data Structures, User Interface (UI)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Image Quality, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, LLM Application, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Cyber Operations, AI Orchestration, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Technology Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Database Management, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Performance Tuning, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Change, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Advocacy, Social Justice, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Debugging, Diagram Design, Functional Design, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, User Research, Product Development, User Centered Design, Interviewing Skills, Usability Testing, Innovation, Team Oriented, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks