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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Business Planning, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Business Development, Action Oriented, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Unit Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, Google Workspace, Responsible AI, Customer Engagement, AI Workflows, AI Security, Google Docs, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Performance Metric, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Generative AI, Photo Editing, Multimedia, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, ChatGPT, Marketing Materials, Digital Media Strategy, Video Editing, Logo Design, Automation, E-Commerce
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Methods, Fraud detection, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Management, People Analytics, HR Tech, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategies, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Human Resources, Credit Risk, Machine Learning, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Development, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Maintainability, Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, AI Product Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Strategic Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Driving engagement, Email Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Case Studies, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months