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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Research Design, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Statistical Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Simulations, Model Evaluation, Performance Testing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Algorithms, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Hardware, Algorithms, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics Engineering, Test Equipment, Medical Devices, Performance Tuning, Electronic Components, Mechanical Design, Product Testing, Mathematical Modeling
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, GitHub, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Application, Databases, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Authentications, Server Side, Middleware, Scalability, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Web Development, Debugging, Javascript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Architecture and Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Digital Transformation, Climate Change Mitigation, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Game Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Data Collection, Data Storage, Manufacturing Operations, Systems Engineering, Digital Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Big Data, Computing Platforms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Process Control, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Incident Management, Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Personal protective equipment, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Analysis, Safety and Security
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months