Video game courses can help you learn game design principles, programming basics, storytelling techniques, and level design. You can build skills in character development, user interface design, and sound design, which are crucial for creating engaging gameplay experiences. Many courses introduce tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, allowing you to apply your skills in real projects and understand how to bring your creative ideas to life.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Pseudocode, Graph Theory, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Game Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Commercialization, Product Management, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Return On Investment, Product Development, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creativity, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Video Production, Video Editing, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Animations, Multimedia, TikTok, Natural Language Processing, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Vibe coding, Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Mobile Development, Agentic systems, Anthropic Claude, Data Ethics, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, DevSecOps, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, Expense Reports, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, IT Automation, Linux, Systems Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), System Configuration, YAML, Application Deployment, Containerization, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Database Design, ChatGPT, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, AI Enablement, Data Mining, Data Synthesis, Infrastructure Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Context Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Analytics, Campaign Management, Consumer Behaviour, Content Marketing, Online Advertising, Data Collection, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Keyword Research, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Advertising, Marketing, E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks