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 London
Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Model Evaluation, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, User Interface (UI)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Solution Design, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Market Research, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Shipping and Receiving, Service Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design, Design Strategies, Product Design, User Experience Design, Sustainable Design, Innovation, Graphic Design, Social Impact, Consumer Behaviour, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Interoperability, Authentications, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, Programmable Logic Controllers, Equipment Design, Electronic Components
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Design, Display Devices, Physics, Chemistry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Usability, Software Design, Mockups, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Tool Calling, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Solution Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Bidding, Digital Marketing, Budget Management, Marketing Strategies, Performance marketing, Goal Setting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprint Reading, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Color Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Matlab, Augmented Reality, Algorithms, Calculus, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks