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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Cinematography, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Computational Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Adaptability, Persistence, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Starter, Lifelong Learning, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Timelines, Content Creation, Media Production, Typography, Design Software, Scripting, Logo Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Animations, 3D Assets, Visual Storytelling, User Interface (UI), Creative Design, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Layout Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Packaging and Labeling, Adobe Illustrator, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Web Presence, Storytelling, Branding, Color Theory, Social Media Content, Color Matching, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Design Software, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Post-Production, Graphical Tools, Motion Graphics, File Management, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Creativity, Image Quality, Video Production, Software Versioning, Software Installation, System Configuration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Color Theory, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Video Production, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Videography, Video Editing, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Visual Storytelling, File Management, Content Creation, Timelines, Graphics Software, Control Panels, Color Matching
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Timelines, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Cinematography, Post-Production, Graphics Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Editing, Creative Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Timelines, Visual Design, Video Production, Design, Marketing Design, Design Elements And Principles, Social Media Content
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months