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: CI/CD, ASP.NET, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Restful API, Middleware, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, .NET Framework, Responsive Web Design, API Design, Data Migration, Azure DevOps, Configuration Management, Data Validation, HTML and CSS, Database Application, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Mart, Database Management, Data Management, Process Optimization, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Performance Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Branding, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, User Research, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Design Documents, Information Architecture, Writing, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Tools, Automation, Style Guides, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Diagram Design, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), API Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Generative AI Agents, Data Validation, Performance Tuning, Application Frameworks, System Programming, Algorithms, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Application Security, Embedded Systems, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Internet Of Things, Application Deployment, Systems Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Systems Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Development Environment, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Strategies, Software Architecture, Functional Testing, Software Testing, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Systems Design, Software Design, Design, Computer Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Unity Engine, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Storytelling, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Databases, JSON, Scalability, Database Management, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Cloud Applications, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Distributed Computing, Simulations, Transfer Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Podcasting, Adobe Express, Media Production, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks