Animation courses can help you learn character design, storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation techniques, and visual storytelling. You can build skills in timing, movement, and creating engaging narratives that resonate with audiences. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe After Effects, Blender, and Toon Boom Harmony, that support bringing your animated projects to life and enhancing your creative workflow.

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Agentic systems
★ 4.4 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Regulations, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, Capacity Management, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Billing, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.7 (746) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Video Production, Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Writing, Social Media Analytics, Canva (Software), Facebook, Content Creation, Storytelling, Data-Driven Marketing, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Videography, Persona Development, Photography, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Content Strategy, ChatGPT
★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design, Animations, Virtual Environment, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Prototyping, Musical Composition
★ 3.6 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media Production, Design Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe After Effects, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Cinematography, Virtual Environment, Videography, Performance Tuning, Computer Graphics, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Motion Graphics, Graphical Tools, Computer Displays, Plot (Graphics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe After Effects, Animations, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Modeling, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Videography, Video Production, Cinematography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Motion Graphics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Adobe After Effects, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Motion Graphics, Image Quality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Post-Production, Videography, Video Editing, Visual Storytelling, Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Post-Production, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Motion Graphics, Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Timelines, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Logo Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months