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: Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Software, Human Centered Design, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Ideation, Brainstorming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Presentations, Project Design, Product Development, Business Planning, Data Visualization, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Brainstorming, Business Priorities, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Strategy, Usability, Design Strategies, Storyboarding
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Robotics, Electronic Systems, Automation, Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Components, Hydraulics, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Digital Signal Processing, Performance Tuning, Digital Communications, System Programming, Debugging, C (Programming Language)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Software Design Patterns, Software Documentation, Testability, Development Testing, Package and Software Management
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Interaction Design, Web Design, Typography, Prototyping, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Data-oriented programming, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, C# (Programming Language), Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Productivity, Drive Engagement, Creative Design, Video Production, Animations, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Fire And Life Safety, Building Services Engineering, Building Codes, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Ventilation, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Health And Safety Standards, System Requirements, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Environmental Monitoring, System Monitoring, Sustainability Standards, Estimation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months