To give you a concrete feel for the course, here is what your first hour looks like:
Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation software that offers a wide range of features and tools for 3D modeling, rigging, animation, rendering, and more. It's an excellent choice for character modeling, and here's why: CG Cookie - Introduction to Character Modeling in Blender
You cannot model what you do not understand. The course often begins with setting up reference images (orthographic views) within Blender. This teaches the importance of staying on model and matching concept art accurately. To give you a concrete feel for the
She marked seams along the back of Grum’s arms, under his chin, inside his ears. Then she hit Unwrap and watched his polygonal skin spread across the UV editor like a strange, colorful butterfly. This teaches the importance of staying on model