Computer graphics courses can help you learn 2D and 3D modeling, rendering techniques, animation principles, and visual effects. You can build skills in texture mapping, lighting design, and character rigging, along with understanding color theory and composition. Many courses introduce tools like Blender, Adobe After Effects, and Unity, showing how these applications are used to create immersive visual experiences in gaming, film, and virtual reality.

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Illustrator, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Style Guides, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Storytelling, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Open Source Technology, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Visual Studio, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Data Security, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Animations, Cinematography, 3D Modeling, Logo Design, Computer Graphics, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, R Programming, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, File I/O, Programming Principles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Driving engagement, Content Marketing, Sales Presentations, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Torque (Physics), Game Design, Video Game Development, Mechanics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Automation, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: vSphere Networking and Storage, Virtual Networking, vSphere DRS & HA, Storage vMotion, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Machines, Performance Tuning, Network Switches, Security Controls, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Data Storage Technologies, Capacity Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months