Game design courses can help you learn level design, character development, storytelling techniques, and game mechanics. You can build skills in prototyping, user testing, and balancing gameplay to enhance player experience. Many courses introduce tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, that support creating interactive environments and implementing game logic. Additionally, you might explore programming languages such as C or C++ to bring your ideas to life, along with graphic design software for creating compelling visuals.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Context Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Human Factors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Style Guides, Typography, Brand Management, Creative Design, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Governance, Asset Management, Layout Design, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Animations, Frontend Performance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Literacy, Educational Materials, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Instructional Design, Constructive Feedback, digital literacy, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Graph Theory, Network Model, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Management, Data Modeling, Supervised Learning, Data Infrastructure, Social Network Analysis, Data Presentation, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Database Systems, Data Mining, Data Processing, MongoDB
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, Markov Model, Transfer Learning, Embeddings, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Logistic Regression, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Resilience, Professional Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Application Design, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Content Management, Digital Design, User Centered Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Liberal Arts, Art History, Creative Thinking, Social Studies, Creativity, Educational Materials, Curiosity, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Resourcefulness, Literacy, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Game Design, Performing Arts, World History, Empowerment, Student Engagement, Student-Centred Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, Blogs, Web Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Presentations, Content Creation, Google Analytics, Report Writing, Data Analysis, Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Client Services, Content Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, Content Creation, Experience Design, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months