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: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, IBM DB2, Data Modeling, Snowflake Schema, PostgreSQL, Database Design, Data Architecture, Data Mart, Database Systems, Data Lakes, Data Validation, Data Integration, SQL, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Design, Computer Hardware, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Applications, Database Systems, Data Store, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Database Design, Distributed Computing, SQL, Scalability, JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Content Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Internal Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Content Management Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Process, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Strategic Partnership, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Product Management, Resource Allocation, Lean Methodologies, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, Problem Management, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Browser Compatibility, User Experience Design, Requirements Analysis, Client Services, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, digital literacy, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months