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.

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Graphical Tools, Computer-Aided Design, Interaction Design, Animations, Digital Design, Technical Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Methods, Fraud detection, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Management, Data Strategy, People Analytics, HR Tech, Generative Model Architectures, AI Enablement, Human Resource Management, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Human Resources Management and Planning, Personalized Campaigns, Big Data, Machine Learning, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Technics Publications
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Network Model, Data Architecture, Database Development, Data Strategy, Database Software, Database Theory, Databases, Database Application, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, Data Governance, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Business Analysis, Graph Theory, Business Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Responsive Web Design, Technical Analysis, User Accounts, Frontend Integration, Workflow Management, Market Data, Data Visualization, UI Components, Financial Trading, Regression Analysis, Application Development, Business Process Automation, Trend Analysis, Product Automation, Interactive Design, Web Design, Predictive Modeling, Automation, UI/UX Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Kotlin, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Unit Testing, Responsive Web Design, Gradle, Mobile Development Tools, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Code Reusability, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI) Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cross Platform Development, Wireframing, Prototyping
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Memory Management, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Data Storytelling, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Regression Analysis, Supplier Performance Management, Inventory Control, Market Opportunities, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Network Planning And Design, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Physics, electromagnetics, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Land Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Governance, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Energy and Utilities, Multimedia, Business Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability, Video Game Development, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Program Development, UI Components, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months