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: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Javascript and jQuery, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, English Language, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Business Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Active Listening, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Risk Analysis, Communication, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Conflict Management, Project Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI) Design, iOS Development, Scripting, Video Game Development, Application Development, Android Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Process Automation, Microservices, Application Programming Interface (API), GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Applied Mathematics, Physics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Control, Semiconductors, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Product Testing, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Thermal Management, Scalability, Systems Integration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, File I/O, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Applied Machine Learning, Integrated Development Environments, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Social Impact, Social Network Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Interaction Design, Driving engagement, Computing Platforms, Digital Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks