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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Creative Design, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Art History, Architectural Design, Graphical Tools, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Design, Creative Design, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Digital pedagogy, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Game Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Animations, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export, Game Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Animations, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Simulations
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Virtual Environment, AI Product Strategy, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Storytelling, Game Design, Interactive Design, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Media Production
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Virtual Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Virtual Environment, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Timelines, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Game Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Game Design, Investments, Test Automation, Digital Assets, Investment Management, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Cryptography, Key Management, Program Development, Emerging Technologies, Return On Investment, General Finance, FinTech, Payment Systems, Software Development, Web Development Tools, Asset Management, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months