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: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Autodesk, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphic Techniques, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Model Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Graphical Tools, Workflow Management, Fine-tuning, Color Theory, Geometry, Layout Design
★ 5 (17) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Campaign Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Performance marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Target Market, Google Ads, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, E-Commerce, Budget Management, Content Creation, Account Management, Video Production, Apple iOS
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Display Devices
★ 4.9 (167) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Architectural Engineering, Process Modeling, Autodesk, Engineering Practices, Construction, Structural Engineering, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software
★ 4.7 (45) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Installation
Intermediate · 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
★ 4.8 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Displays, USB, Wireless Networks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Display Devices, Virtual Machines, General Networking, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Computing Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Network Support, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Memory Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Java, Computer Programming, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Computer Science
★ 4.1 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Legal Proceedings, Critical Thinking
★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage
★ 4.4 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
★ 4.5 (39) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Automation, Account Management, Advertising, Marketing, Branding
★ 4.4 (27) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours