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.

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Analytics, Data Collection, Education and Training, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Content Strategy, Video Production, Content Development and Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Calendar Management, Production Process, Ideation, Digital Marketing Tools, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Visual Design, Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Layout Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, electromagnetics, Scientific Visualization, Problem Solving, Calculus, Integral Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Design Thinking, Solution Design, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Visual Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Data Visualization, Brand Strategy, Digital Analysis, Advertising, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Process Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Cinematography, Multimedia, Musical Composition, Video Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Knowledge of Apple Software, Graphics Software, Data Import/Export, Apple software proficiency, User Interface (UI), Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Online Advertising, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Marketing Tools, Dashboard, Marketing, User Accounts, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Gerontology, Political Sciences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economic Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Case Studies, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Oral Expression, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Business Reporting, Public Speaking, Writing, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Peer Review, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Layout Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Strategies, Web Design, Scalability, Prototyping, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months