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: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: React.js, Web Components, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Mockups, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Technical Communication, Typography, Layout Design, Animations, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Design Strategies, Design Research, User Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Software Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, Qualitative Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, People Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Presentations, Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Story, Storyboarding, Ideation, Mockups, Software Documentation, User Research, User Centered Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Equipment Design, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physical Science, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unity Engine, GitHub, Bitbucket, Git (Version Control System), Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Scripting, User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Game Design, Application Development, Graphics Software, Application Deployment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Experience Design, Layout Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Mobile Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours