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: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Autodesk, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Equipment Design, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physical Science, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Firefly, Responsible AI, Digital Design, Generative AI, Layout Design, Graphic Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Generative AI Agents, File Management, Visual Design, Process Design, Content Creation, Design Reviews, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Storytelling
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Presentations, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, System Configuration, Brainstorming, Intellectual Property, Design Software, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Creative Design, Strategic Thinking, Legal Risk
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), User Flows, Version Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Research, User Experience, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Design Research, Interaction Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Web Analytics, Usability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, Product Promotion, E-Commerce, Direct Selling, Digital Content, Digital Assets, Marketing, Marketing Collateral
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Design Specifications, Debugging, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations, Development Environment
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Wireframing, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Verification And Validation, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Browser Compatibility, Front-End Web Development, Usability, Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Frameworks, Interactive Design, Application Deployment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Hardware Design, Research and Design, Design Specifications, Ideation, User Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Design, Design Strategies, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Planning, Aesthetics, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Email Automation, AI Enablement, Concision, Large Language Modeling, Business Writing, Productivity, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks