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: Canva (Software), Animations, Graphic Design, Collaborative Software, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Multimedia, User Accounts
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Databases, MySQL, Database Design, Database Systems, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Query Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Storage, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Data Collection, Display Devices
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Vibe coding, Anthropic Claude, Model Context Protocol, Application Development, Command-Line Interface, Application Design, Programming Principles, Generative AI, Automation, Generative AI Agents, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, Usability, Typography, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Web Applications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Authentications, Application Development, Software Design, Database Design, Model View Controller, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Database Design, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Encryption, Relational Databases, Security Controls, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Database Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Network Model, Transaction Processing, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Matching, Branding, Marketing Materials
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Image Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Team Leadership, Team Management, Peer Review, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership, Collaborative Software, Delegation Skills, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Trustworthiness, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Hardening, Patch Management, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks