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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Planning, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, System Configuration, Safety and Security, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Organizational Skills, Process Design, Artificial Intelligence, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Knowledge Transfer, Software Architecture, Interviewing Skills, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Robotics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Linear Algebra
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Client Services, Content Strategy, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM DB2, IBM Cognos Analytics, Big Data, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, MongoDB, Statistical Reporting, SQL, MySQL, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Application, Databases, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Authentications, Server Side, Middleware, Scalability, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Web Development, Debugging, Javascript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Control Systems, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Automation, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Communication Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Angular, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, jQuery, React.js, Javascript, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Components, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Maintainability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Data Visualization, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Target Market, Market Analysis, Sales, Presentations, Content Creation, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours