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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Graphic Design, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Supplier Management, E-Commerce, WordPress, No-Code Development, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Design, Content Management Systems, Order Management, Shipping and Receiving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Technical Documentation, Technical Drawing, Software Design Documents, Unified Modeling Language, Technical Communication, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Document Management, Style Guides, Image Quality, File Management, Software Versioning, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Version Control, Typography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Business Planning, Project Planning, Information Technology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Technology Strategies, Business Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Cloud Computing, Technology Solutions, Business Strategy, Cybersecurity, Operations, Risk Management, Software Development, Operational Efficiency, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Dashboard, Application Performance Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Performance Metric, Service Level, Generative AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Business Metrics, Analysis, Service Level Agreement, Distributed Computing, Incident Management, Real Time Data, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Design Strategies, Pseudocode, Computer Science, Program Development, Tree Maps, Encryption, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Process Control, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Torque (Physics), Electronic Systems, Automation Engineering, Power Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Three-Phase, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Presentations, Generative AI, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Creative Problem-Solving, Artificial Intelligence, Writing, Microsoft 365, Business Communication, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Version Control, Application Deployment, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Program Development, Data Validation, Microsoft Development Tools, Security Testing, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Creative Problem-Solving, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Business Leadership, Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Team Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Behavioral Economics, Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Data Presentation, Histogram, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks