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: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Algorithms, Simulations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Service Recovery, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Conflict Management, Client Services, Hospitality, Friendliness, Professionalism, Teamwork, Composure, Coordination, Customer experience improvement, Collaboration, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Building, Communication, Empathy, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Virtual Teams, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Professional Development, Empathy, Adaptability, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Software Testing, JSON, Data Validation, Test Automation, Test Case, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Security Controls, File Management, System Monitoring, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Application, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Security
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Development Environment, Ansible, TCP/IP, Docker (Software), OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, General Networking, Computing Platforms, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Network Administration, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Software-Defined Networking
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Model Deployment, Generative AI, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Continuous Deployment, AI Enablement, Cloud Deployment, Jenkins, Amazon Web Services, Terraform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Microsoft Copilot, Requirements Analysis, Release Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Postman API Platform, Authentications, API Testing, Authorization (Computing), Restful API, Secure Coding, Java Programming, Application Design, Spring Boot, User Accounts, API Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Restful API, Object-Relational Mapping, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Application Deployment, HTML and CSS, Model View Controller, Database Management, Web Development, User Accounts, Responsive Web Design, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Building Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Engineering, Architectural Design, Electrical Power, Materials science, Workforce Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Podcasting, Adobe Express, Media Production, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks