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.

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Scala Programming, Data Integration, Command-Line Interface, Apache Hive, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Apache, System Design and Implementation, Apache Cassandra, Data Pipelines, Java, Distributed Computing, IntelliJ IDEA, Application Deployment, Enterprise Application Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Simulations, Electronics Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Model Evaluation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Mockups, Industrial Design, Product Development, Development Testing, Product Design, 3D Modeling, Usability Testing, Computer-Aided Design, User Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Retail Store Operations, Merchandising, Revenue Management, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Inventory Management System, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Market Share, Strategic Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Intellectual Property, Financial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Application Design, Performance Testing, Systems Architecture, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Middleware, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Team Building, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Expectation Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Sales, Marketing Collateral, Design, Sales Strategy, Marketing Materials, Layout Design, Digital Design, Intellectual Property, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Product Design, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Embedded Systems, Application Security, System Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Security Engineering, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Compliance Management, Governance, Risk Management, Risk Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Image Quality, Photography, Social Media Content, Marketing Psychology, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Strategy, Driving engagement, Social Media, Productivity, Video Production, Drive Engagement, Creative Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Intercultural Competence, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Education and Training, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Higher Education, digital literacy, Communication, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Business Strategy, Peer Review, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Branding, Financial Planning, Service Design, Market Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months