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: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Market Opportunities, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Database Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Annual Reports, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Courage, Leadership Development, Corporate Sustainability, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Finance, HR Tech
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management, Databases, SQL, Oracle Databases, MySQL, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Unified Modeling Language, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Data Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Architectural Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Database Management, Data Governance, SQL
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Brand Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Marketing, Visual Design, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Business Process Improvement, Customer Communications Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Design Elements And Principles, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Digital Marketing, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Workflow Management, Schematic Diagrams, Infographics, Network Planning And Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Flows, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Microsoft Office, Graphical Tools, Organizational Structure, Graphic Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Relational Databases, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, MySQL, Database Management, Serverless Computing, Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Scalability, Cloud Computing Architecture, User Accounts, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Research Methodologies, English Language, Editing, Grammar, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Style Guides
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, API Design, Unit Testing, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks