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.

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operations Management, Applied Machine Learning, Case Studies, Engineering Calculations, Algorithms, Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Engineering Management, Program Implementation, Business Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Project Scoping, Program Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Governance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Project Design, Return On Investment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Model Deployment, Prototyping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Target Market, Market Share, Business Strategy, Marketing, Value Propositions, Game Theory, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering, Safety Standards, Technical Standard
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

CentraleSupélec
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership Studies, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling
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Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Django (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Programming Principles, Databases, Game Design, Development Environment, Data Science, Web Applications, Animation and Game Design, Application Frameworks, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Validation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Intellectual Property, Web Analytics, Graphic Design, Journals, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours