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.
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Animations, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Software Design, Maintainability, Application Design, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI) Design, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Data Structures, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Code Reusability, Web Development, Package and Software Management, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Development Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, PostgreSQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Systems Architecture, OAuth, Enterprise Modeling, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Authentications, Software Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Process Modeling, Process Driven Development, .NET Framework, Authorization (Computing), Middleware, Single Sign-On (SSO), Systems Design, Data Management, Data Governance, API Design, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, API Design, ASP.NET, Process Driven Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Process Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Restful API, Microservices, Web Services, C# (Programming Language), Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Software Architecture, Change Control, Systems Integration, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Information Systems, System Implementation, Payroll Systems, Payroll, Database Design, Recruitment, Automation, Operations Management, Performance Management, Operations, Design Software, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Design, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsive Web Design, Node.JS, Command-Line Interface, TypeScript, Unit Testing, SQL, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Generative AI, Database Design, UI Components, Web Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Thermal Management, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Model Evaluation, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Derivatives, Investment Management, Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Asset Management, Financial Services, Futures Exchange, Finance, Loans, Insurance, Real Estate, Private Equity, Return On Investment, Planning, Estate Planning, Analysis, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Data Collection, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Kaizen Methodology, Process Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Probability Distribution, Regression Analysis, Project Design, Quality Assessment, Project Schedules, Business Process, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months