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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Database Design, SQL, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Mart, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Snowflake Schema, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Media Production
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Workforce Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Management, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Employee Engagement, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Records Management, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Programming Principles
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Database Development, Database Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Database Design, Application Frameworks, Authorization (Computing), Model View Controller, Authentications, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic, Software Design Patterns, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Software Development Methodologies, Scalability, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Team Management, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Backlogs
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Pump Stations, Mechanical Design, Hydraulics, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Delegation Skills, Leadership and Management, Employee Training, Training Programs, Professional Development, Leadership, Project Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, No-Code Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Web Design, Web Content, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Data Import/Export, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months