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.

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Computer Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Content, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Product Development, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Logistics, Environment and Resource Management, Design Research, Process Improvement
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Global Positioning Systems, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Verification And Validation, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Physics
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Game Design, Animation and Game Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Quality, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Technical Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Market Opportunities, Data Pipelines, Software Development Methodologies, Technology Solutions, Systems Design, Data Collection, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, React.js, ASP.NET, Restful API, .NET Framework, Web Applications, Web Services, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Application Development, Model View Controller, Program Development, Javascript, Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, API Design, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Customer experience improvement, IT Service Management, Service Improvement, Change Control, IT Management, Technical Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Enterprise Architecture, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Design, Managed Services, Agile Methodology, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Quality Improvement, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, UI Components, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Business Solutions, Business Planning, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Branding, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months