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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Process Improvement, Materials science
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Strategies, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Design, Design Software, Functional Design, Design, Materials science, Typography, Digital Design
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Product Development, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Design Research
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Operations, Computer-Aided Design, Digital Transformation, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Network Infrastructure, Product Lifecycle Management, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Validation, Workflow Management, JSON, Fraud detection, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Metadata Management, Process Design, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Anomaly Detection, Data Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Systems Engineering, Software Systems, System Software, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Responsible AI, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Research, Design Thinking, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Artificial Intelligence, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Design Reviews, Wireframing, Prompt Patterns, User Story, Prototyping, Presentations, Professional Development, Storyboarding
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Organizational Skills, Telecommuting, Experience Design, Business Process Management, Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours