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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Design, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Product Development, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, User Feedback, Prioritization, Customer experience improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Cloud Deployment, Model Deployment, Information Privacy, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Programming Interface (API), AI Product Strategy, Analysis, Data Pipelines, Feature Engineering, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Product Family Engineering, Technical Design, Engineering Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Cross Platform Development, Microservices, Containerization, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, DevOps, UI Components, ASP.NET, iOS Development, CI/CD, User Interface (UI) Design, .NET Framework, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Version Control
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Training, Inside Sales, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Recruitment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona Development, Usability, Usability Testing, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Prototyping, Tree Maps, Interviewing Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, HVAC, Building Design, Construction Inspection, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Mechanical Design, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Typography, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Layout Design, User Feedback, Marketing, Brochures, Digital Design, Storyboarding, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Constructive Feedback, Design Elements And Principles, Image Quality, File Management, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Aesthetics, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Performing Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Art History, Trend Analysis, Photography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks