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: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Design, Development Environment, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Regulatory Requirements, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Employee Surveys, Employee Retention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Entrepreneurship, Train The Trainer, Design Thinking, Digital pedagogy, Problem Solving, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Higher Education, Ideation, Collaboration, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, API Testing, Data Validation, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Verification And Validation, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Performance Testing, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operational Databases, Database Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Performance Measurement, Waste Minimization, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Packaging and Labeling, Environmental Issue, Case Studies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Interoperability, Data Governance, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption, Human Centered Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Design, Persona (User Experience), Team Management, Agile Methodology, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Value Propositions, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Competitive Analysis, Qualitative Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Research Methodologies, Focus Group, Interviewing Skills, Requirements Elicitation, Data Collection, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Canva (Software), Color Theory, Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours