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.

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Growth Mindedness, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, Leaflet (Software), React.js, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, JavaScript Frameworks, OAuth, User Accounts, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Secure Coding, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, Software Installation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Community Organizing, Community Development, Immigration Law, Community Outreach, Social Skills, Social Impact, Community and Social Work, Social and Human Services, Social Work, Social Justice, Empathy, Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Student Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Solution Design, Agile Methodology, Problem Solving, Agile Product Development, Empathy, Requirements Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export, Graphics Software, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Diagram Design, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Capacity Planning, Resource Management, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Software Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Spring Boot, Restful API, Data Persistence, Software Testing, Java, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Authentications, Data Modeling, Business Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Electronic Components, USB, Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Data Storage, Environmental Monitoring, Prototyping, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, User Experience Design, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Computer Interaction, Application Security, Agile Methodology, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Project Management Software, Information Technology, Database Management Systems
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Product Improvement, Sprint Planning, Business Process, Process Improvement, Sprint Retrospectives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks