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: Design Reviews, Packaging and Labeling, Marketing Materials, Social Media Content, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Animations, Instagram, Branding, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, PL/SQL, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Stored Procedure, Database Design, SQL, Data Storage, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, User Accounts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Data-oriented programming, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, C# (Programming Language), Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Presentations, Project Design, Product Development, Business Planning, Data Visualization, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Brainstorming, Business Priorities, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Presentations, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation, Responsible AI, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Document Management, Visual Design, Digital Publishing, AI Workflows, Brand Awareness, Storytelling, Branding, Constructive Feedback, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Design, Web Design, Layout Design, Style Guides, Typography
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Typography, Creative Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Image Quality, Photography, Marketing Psychology, Photo Editing, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Branding, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Wireframing, Software Testing, Information Architecture, White-Box Testing, No-Code Development, Quality Assurance
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Systems, E-Commerce, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Analysis, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Gap Analysis, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks