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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Software Design, Geospatial Mapping, Animations, Application Development, Data Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Document Management, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office, Image Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Management, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Java, Java Programming, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Diagram Design
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Wireframing, Generative AI, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Flows, Design Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, AI Workflows, Software Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Architectural Design, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Design Specifications, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, 3D Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Responsible AI, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Brainstorming, Animations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Storytelling, Experience Design, Brand Management, Digital Brand Strategy, Journey Mapping, Brand Awareness, Design Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), User Experience Design, Visual Storytelling, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Psychology, Cross-Channel Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Multimedia, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Plan Execution, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Roadmaps, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Digital Transformation, Portfolio Management, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months