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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Human Factors Engineering, User Research, Decision Making, Human Computer Interaction, Human Learning, User Interface (UI), Data Collection, Human Machine Interfaces, Research Design, Computer Displays, Accident Prevention, Control Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, File Management, Content Management, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Game Theory, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Social Justice, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, Containerization, JSON, API Design, DevOps, Web Services, Middleware, CI/CD, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Server Side
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Model Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Orchestration, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Devops Tools, IT Infrastructure, Information Technology Operations, Deep Learning, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Machine Learning, Data Centers, Computer Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Cyber Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Java, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, File Management, Editing, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Construction Engineering, Commercial Construction, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Architectural Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Coordination, Structural Engineering, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, 3D Modeling, Facility Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Process Design, AI Enablement, Cybersecurity, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, Project Portfolio Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Customer Analysis, Agile Methodology, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months