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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Web Development Tools, User Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Video Editing, Social Media, Photography, Photo Editing, Branding, Brand Awareness, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Project Management, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Public Health
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Customer experience improvement, IT Service Management, Service Improvement, Change Control, IT Management, Technical Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Enterprise Architecture, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Design, Managed Services, Agile Methodology, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Quality Improvement, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance marketing, Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Data Ethics, Augmented Reality, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Marketing Budgets, Hospitality Management, Planning, Operations Management, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Data Sharing, Presentations, Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Applied Mathematics, Physics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Information Technology, Statistical Analysis, Communication, Business, Business Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Scatter Plots, Digital Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Histogram, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, People Management, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Open Mindset, Social Justice, Leadership Studies, Empowerment, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Human Resource Policies, Cognitive flexibility, Organizational Change, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks