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: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Industrial Engineering, Internet Of Things, Automation, Vibrations, Electronic Hardware, C (Programming Language), Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Robotics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, UI/UX Strategy, Experience Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Innovation, Design Strategies, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Product Improvement, Team Oriented, Product Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Scripting, Code Reusability, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Project Design, Interactive Learning, Systems Development, Development Environment, Design, Computer Graphics, Experience Design, Mechanics, Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Functional Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Engineering, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Programming Principles, Conceptual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Management, Agentic systems, Security Testing, LLM Application, Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Productivity, Creative Design, Video Production, Animations, Video Editing, Design, Customer Engagement, Collaboration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Interactive Design, Digital pedagogy, Experimentation, Design Reviews, Design Strategies, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Content Creation, Animations, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, Low Voltage, Electrical Safety, Building Design, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Calculations, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks