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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Tactfulness, Teamwork, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Communication, Follow Through, Contingency Planning, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, Research Design, Research and Design, Curiosity, Science and Research, Problem Solving, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Time Management, Student Engagement, Goal Setting, Journals, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Safety and Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Billing, Clinic Management Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Value-Based Care, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Communication Systems, Health Policy, Digital Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Culture, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Workforce Management, Scalability, Workforce Planning, Solution Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Editing, Image Quality, Graphic Design, File Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Safety Training, Construction Inspection, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Electrical Systems, HVAC, Control Systems, Design Specifications, Hydraulics, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Lead Generation, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks