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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Engineering, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Java Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Plant Operations and Management, Hydraulics, Manufacturing Operations, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Manufacturing Standards, Automation, Internet Of Things, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control, Quality Assurance, Safety Standards, Petroleum Industry, Engineering Practices
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Validation, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Hardening, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability, User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Information Architecture, Mockups, Web Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Business Analysis, Software Design, Business Process Modeling, Communication, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Generative AI, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Animations, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks