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.

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Classification Algorithms, Business Analytics, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Application Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cybersecurity, Model Deployment, Data Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Lifecycle Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Software, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Safety Standards, Global Positioning Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: People Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, AI Enablement, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Animations, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export, Game Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Design, Product Design, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Javascript, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Marketing Automation, User Experience, Data Mapping, Content Management, UI Components, Authentications, Cloud Development, Data Sharing, Customer Service, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Encryption, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Strategic Communication, Procedure Development, Constructive Feedback, Business Communication, Expectation Management, Process Improvement, Issue Tracking, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks