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    Learn character design principles for creating compelling characters in animation, games, and comics. Understand anatomy, personality development, and visual storytelling.

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Fundamentals of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Logo Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Photo Editing, Writing, Peer Review, Creativity

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Prototyping, Interactive Design, Figma (Design Software), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mockups, Usability Testing

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Aesthetics, Typography, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      894 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI-Powered Software and System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Database Management, Software Systems, System Design and Implementation, Configuration Management, Data Import/Export, Software Engineering, Database Design, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regulatory Compliance, Sample Size Determination

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Innovation, Service Design, User Experience Design, Design, Ideation, Prototyping, Creativity, Usability Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Typography

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Human-Centered Design: an Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, User Research, Mockups, Storyboarding, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Process Optimization, Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Process Improvement, Virtual Machines, Microservices, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, CI/CD, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Organizational Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Sociology, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Business, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture, Resource Management, Professional Networking, Learning Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Machine Design Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation, Reliability, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Human Resource Strategy, Brand Awareness, Strategic Marketing, Performance Measurement, Dashboard, Global Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Employee Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular character design courses

    • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Language of Design: Form and Meaning: California Institute of the Arts
    • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
    • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
    • Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat: The University of Sydney
    • Introduction to Typography: California Institute of the Arts
    • Human-Centered Design: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect: Google Cloud
    • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University

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