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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Java, Program Development, Software Design, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Persona Development, User Accounts, Target Audience, Graphic Design, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Market Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Testability, Programming Principles, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, YAML, Software Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Coordination, Mental Concentration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Executive Presence, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Negotiation, Non-Verbal Communication, Professional Networking, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Presentation, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Visualization, Tree Maps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Heat Maps, Computer Displays, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Mapping, Display Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Adobe XD, Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Usability Testing, AI Workflows, Design Software, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Brand Awareness, Return On Investment, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Assertiveness, Communication, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Product Strategy, Product Design, Market Analysis, Target Market, Stakeholder Communications, Portfolio Management, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Communication, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prioritization
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months