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: Journals, Writing, Storytelling, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Construction Management, Bidding, Cost Management, Verification And Validation, Cost Accounting, Contingency Planning, Workflow Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Budgeting, Project Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Model Deployment, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, AI Enablement, No-Code Development, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Tool Calling, Performance Analysis, Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Backlogs, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, User Research, Product Planning, Agile Methodology, Prioritization, Product Development, Product Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Web Applications, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Python Programming, Application Development, Microsoft Office, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, User Centered Design, Human Factors, User Research, Design Thinking, Information Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Technical Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Prototyping, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Application Development, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Routing Protocols, Responsive Web Design, Server Side
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, Computer Displays, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Experience Design, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Automation, Agentic systems, System Requirements, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, Logo Design, Cinematography, Video Editing, 3D Modeling, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Typography, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, File Management, Color Theory
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Kanban Principles, Miro AI, Mockups, Data Import/Export, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Ideation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours