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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, User Experience Design, Vulnerability Assessments, Database Theory, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Usability, UI/UX Research, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Vulnerability Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Security Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Java Programming, Java, UI Components, Programming Principles, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Program Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, Object Oriented Design, Data Wrangling, Game Design, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Language, Data Persistence, Scripting Languages, Data Storage, Web Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Animations, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Program Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Installation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Artificial Intelligence, Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Maintainability, Layout Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, User Experience Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, General Mathematics, Plot (Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphing, Computational Logic, Geometry, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Autodesk Maya, Architectural Drawing, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Architecture and Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Supply And Demand, Revenue Management, Economics, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Policy Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Unity Engine, Animations, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months