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 London
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Product Development, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Logistics, Environment and Resource Management, Design Research, Process Improvement
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Cloud Solutions, Data Quality, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Solution Design, Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Prompt Engineering, Storytelling, Brainstorming, ChatGPT, Creativity, Learning Strategies, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Game Design, Storyboarding, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Smart Goals, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Database Development, Node.JS, Query Languages, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Architecture, Scalability, Data Modeling, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Process Design, Issue Tracking, Project Management, Project Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours