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: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, Microservices, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Databases, Data Persistence, Server Side, Application Deployment, Javascript, Software Documentation, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Image Analysis, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Budget Management, Lean Methodologies, Financial Management, Innovation, Adaptability, Creativity, Business Administration, Fundraising, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Physics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Systems Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Engineering, Data Storage, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Health Systems, Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Conceptual Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Productivity Software, Multimedia, Business Correspondence, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Content Creation, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours