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: API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Restful API, Continuous Integration, Middleware, JSON, Software Versioning, Proxy Servers, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École normale supérieure
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Probability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Service Design, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Simulations, Biochemistry, Computational Thinking, Failure Analysis, Differential Equations, Cell Biology, Hazard Analysis, Technical Design, Chemical Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Data Integration, AI Enablement, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Business Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Software Systems, Computer Engineering, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Operating Systems, Service Level, Linux, System Design and Implementation, Service Management, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Plant Operations and Management, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Collaboration, Time Management, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Risking, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Planning, AI Enablement, Organizational Change, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Ethics, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Insights
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Video Production, 3D Assets, Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storytelling, Video Game Development, Video Editing, Post-Production, Animations, Live Streaming, Motion Graphics, User Interface (UI), Image Quality, Real Time Data
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months