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: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Simulations, Anthropology, Mathematical Modeling, Sociology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Scripting, Version Control, Email Automation, Software Testing, Cloud API, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Productivity, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Android Development, Kotlin, API Design, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Database Management, Data Persistence, Databases, JSON, Web Applications, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Economic Development, Technology Strategies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Social Justice, Science and Research, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Emerging Technologies, World History, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Test Equipment, Test Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Econometrics, Program Evaluation, Logistic Regression
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, Computational Logic, System Design and Implementation, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks