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: 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

Oracle
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Oracle Cloud, Application Development, Application Design, Oracle Databases, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), UI Components, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Web Applications, Database Application, Cloud Development, Azure Active Directory, Firewall, Relational Databases, Cloud Management, Key Management, Threat Detection, Authentications, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Digital pedagogy, Robotics, Computer Programming Tools, Prototyping, Technical Design, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source Technology, Embedded Systems, Creative Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Open Source Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Design Thinking, Program Development, Community Development, Data Mapping, Liberal Arts, Project Planning, Technical Communication, Data Analysis Software, Research Methodologies, Intellectual Property, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Software, Business Reporting, Workforce Management, Business Process, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Structure, Data Maintenance, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Test Script Development, ChatGPT
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, ASP.NET, Performance Tuning, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Server Side, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Gap Analysis, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Business, Engineering
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Go To Market Strategy, New Product Development, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours