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 System
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Planning, Research Design, Growth Mindedness, Science and Research, Budgeting, Resilience, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Goal Setting, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Marketing, Neurology, Science and Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, A/B Testing, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Vibrations, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Experimentation, Materials science, 3D Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, Educational Materials, Professional Development, Higher Education, Communication, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Planning, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Visualization, Diagram Design, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Functional Design, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Dashboard, Database Design, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Persistence, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Product Promotion, Marketing Materials, Promotional Strategies, Product Knowledge, Design, Presentations, Dashboard, Graphic and Visual Design, Commercialization, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Sales
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months