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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Assembly Drawing, Product Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Development, Hardware Design, Technical Drawing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Software Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Multimedia, Video Production, Media Production, Data Sharing, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Design Strategies, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Branding, Market Analysis, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Personal Development, Ideation, Process Development, Strategic Thinking, Design Research, Professional Development, Creative Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Diagram Design, Technical Design, Design, Open Source Technology, Software Installation, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Event Marketing, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Product Promotion, Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Statistical Reporting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Color Theory, Document Management, Generative AI, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Document Control, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Design, Adobe Firefly, Workflow Management, Creative Design, Branding
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Usability, Graphic Design, Adobe Firefly, Document Control, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Visual Design, Packaging and Labeling, Branding, Storytelling
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, HVAC, Construction Inspection, Electrical Equipment, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, Mechanical Design, Systems Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, iOS Development, Animation and Game Design, Usability Testing, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Usability, Animations, Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months