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: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Administration, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Data Governance, Database Management, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Architecture, Data Store
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Anthropic Claude, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Creativity, Verification And Validation, Communication, Planning, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, Business Analysis, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, Real Time Data, Software Architecture, Consulting, AI Personalization, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Consulting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, LangChain, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, Creativity, Application Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Timelines, Advanced Analytics, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Report Writing, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, SQL
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, Infographics, OpenAI, Data Visualization, AI Enablement, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Database Design, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, IBM DB2, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Star Schema, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Servers, Regression Analysis, MySQL, Excel Formulas
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vibe coding, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Agentic systems, CI/CD, Software Development, Software Engineering Tools, DevOps, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Software Engineering, AI Personalization
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks