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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Ideation, Verification And Validation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Creativity, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Travel Arrangements, Test Case
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 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

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
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Software Design, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Timelines, Social Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Oral Expression, Train The Trainer, Vocabulary, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Grammar
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Instructional Design, Game Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Reality, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Debugging, Computer Graphics, Algorithms, Scripting, Computer Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Database Administration, Unit Testing, MySQL, Web Development, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Algorithms, Game Design, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Debugging, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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