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: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Analysis, Agile Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Product Development, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Logistics, Environment and Resource Management, Design Research, Process Improvement
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Software Installation, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Access, Relational Databases, Data Entry, Databases, Database Design, Microsoft Office, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Design, Development Environment, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Learning Theory, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Creativity, Digital Signal Processing, Editing, File Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Student Engagement, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Instructional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Communication Systems, Remote Access Systems, Wiring Diagram, 3D Modeling, Linux, Digital Communications, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Systems Of Measurement, Digital Signal Processing, Data Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months