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), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Motivational Skills, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Application Design, Performance Testing, Systems Architecture, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Middleware, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Apple iOS, Android Development, iOS Development, Application Development, Databases, Database Management, Flutter (Software), Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Performance Management, Marketing Strategies, Google Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Timelines, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Experimentation, Music History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Training and Development, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Training Programs, Prompt Engineering, Developing Training Materials, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Case Studies, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Low Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, High Voltage, HVAC, Mechanical Design, Construction, Civil Engineering, Safety Standards, Building Design, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations, Thermal Management, Firewall
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Content Management, No-Code Development, Web Design and Development, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months