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: UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Usability, Design Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Kotlin, User Experience, Design Research, Mobile Development, Javascript
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Fixed Asset, Governance, Organizational Structure, Accrual Accounting, Project Closure, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Project Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Project Planning, Business Ethics, Succession Planning, Kanban Principles, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Management
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Human Factors, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, System Design and Implementation, Solution Sales Engineering, Relationship Building, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Project Management, Test Script Development, Rapport Building, Project Implementation, Software As A Service, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Consultative Approaches, Solution Architecture, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications, Test Planning, Workforce Development, Requirements Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Adobe Firefly, Creative Problem-Solving, Target Audience, Conceptual Design, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Communication, Design Thinking, Adobe Express, Visual Design, Storyboarding, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Generative AI, Prototyping, Problem Solving, Adobe Creative Cloud, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Integration Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, User Centered Design, Mobile Development, Web Applications, User Interface (UI) Design, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Feedback, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, Document Management, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Web Content, Productivity Software, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Game Theory, Conflict Management, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Decision Making, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Professional Development, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Business Research
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks