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.

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Layout Design, Photo Editing, Color Theory, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Frontend Integration, Web Development, Web Services, Real Time Data, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Software Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Construction Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Development, Construction, Building Design, Waste Minimization, Project Management, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Product Lifecycle Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Client Services, Content Strategy, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, Product Management, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Organizational Effectiveness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Health
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Target Audience, Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Networking, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Building Design, Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Environmental Regulations, Materials science, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Query Languages, Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Software Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Adobe Firefly, Intellectual Property, Target Audience, Web Content, Marketing Materials, Instagram, Drive Engagement, Target Market, Customer Engagement, Content Strategy, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Mobile Development, Mockups, Wireframing, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Concision, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Writing, Engineering Management, Technical Documentation, Editing, Collaboration, Professionalism, Communication, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months