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.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Numerical Analysis, Telecommunications, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Team Building, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Team Management, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, Emerging Technologies, Governance
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Solution Design, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Generative AI Agents, Digital Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Equipment Design, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Prototyping, Process Development, Analytical Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Application Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Scoping, Agile Methodology, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Petroleum Industry, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Process Control, Process Engineering, Equipment Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Quality Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Purchasing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Partnership, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Derivatives, Organizational Structure, Consolidation, Target Audience, Talent Management, Quality Management, Robotic Process Automation, Supply Chain Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours