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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Research and Design, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Creativity, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Performance Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Media and Communications, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Collection, Small Data, Big Data, Spatial Analysis, Research, Performance Reporting, Learning Styles, Innovation, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Analytics, Game Theory, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Performance Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Business Mathematics, Forecasting, Probability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Storyboarding, Persona Development, Requirements Analysis, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Markov Model, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Scalability, AI Orchestration, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Microservices, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Architecture, Microsoft Azure, AI Security, Enterprise Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Coordination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Governance, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Project Closure, Accrual Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Change Management, Project Implementation, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Project Management
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Acrobat, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Storytelling, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, Content Strategy, digital literacy, Content Management, Visual Design, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Mart, Database Management, Data Management, Process Optimization, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Performance Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks