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: Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Animations, Simulations, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Color Theory, Typography, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Business Requirements, Frontend Integration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Data Import/Export, Graphics Software, File Management, Computer Graphic Techniques
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Post-Production, Game Design, 3D Assets, Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Service Oriented Architecture, API Testing, Verification And Validation, Process Design, API Design, Software Design, Workflow Management, System Testing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Validation, Software Testing, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Middleware
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, Product Management, Creativity, Product Strategy, Value Propositions, Fundraising
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Course Development, Instructional Design, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Persona Development, Professional Development, digital literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Human Centered Design, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing and Production, Coordination, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, API Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Restful API, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Service Level Agreement, Cloud Storage, Network Architecture, DevOps, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, System Design and Implementation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Scalability, System Monitoring
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Plan Execution, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Roadmaps, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, LinkedIn, Portfolio Management, Project Documentation, Analysis, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months