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 Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Descriptive Statistics, Survey Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Target Audience, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Goal Setting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Rapport Building, Cooperation, People Management, Goal Setting, Leadership, Professional Development, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Coordination, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, 3D Modeling, Augmented Reality, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Experimentation, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Research Design, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Marketing Budgets, Hospitality Management, Planning, Operations Management, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Target Market, Product Improvement, Product Management, User Experience, Product Development, Product Design, Product Strategy, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, User Feedback, Product Testing, Needs Assessment, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Medical Records, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Educational Materials, Communication, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months