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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Game Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, AI literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Risking, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Organizational Skills, Lesson Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Instructional Strategies, Collaboration, Case Studies, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Higher Education, Driving engagement, Problem Solving, Game Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prioritization, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Augmented Reality, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Digital Assets, Self-Motivation, Strategic Decision-Making, Game Design, Decision Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Goal Setting, Innovation, Productivity, Business Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Debugging, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Other Programming Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Javascript, Data Manipulation, HTML and CSS, Data Validation, UI Components, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Thinking, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Program Development, Game Design, Frontend Performance, Event Monitoring
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Human Computer Interaction, Program Development, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Memory Management, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Human Computer Interaction
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Digital Analysis, Interaction Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Development Testing, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Data Management, Blueprinting, Video Game Development, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, C++ (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Content Management, Social Media
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks