Video game courses can help you learn game design principles, programming basics, storytelling techniques, and level design. You can build skills in character development, user interface design, and sound design, which are crucial for creating engaging gameplay experiences. Many courses introduce tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, allowing you to apply your skills in real projects and understand how to bring your creative ideas to life.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Media and Communications, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Electronic Media, English Language, Storytelling, Language Competency, Digital Transformation, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Probability & Statistics, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Fiscal Management, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Social Media Content, TikTok, AI powered creativity, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Copywriting, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Video Editing, Social Media Campaigns, Writing, Social Media Strategy, Photo Editing, Content Strategy, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Brand Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Software Design Documents, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Virtual Environment, Conceptual Design, Experience Design, Layout Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Aesthetics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Investments, Budgeting, Risk Management, Goal Setting, Cash Management, Budget Management, Loans, Portfolio Risk, General Finance, Investment Management, Smart Goals, General Lending, Insurance, Financial Services, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Expense Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Collaborative Software, Version Control, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Workflow Management, File Management, Content Management, Development Environment, Video Game Development, Model Optimization, Data Import/Export, Computer Graphics, Project Implementation, Animations, Design and Product
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Socioeconomics, Analysis, Political Sciences, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Game Theory, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Investment Banking, Decision Making, Cash Flows, Bidding, Growth Strategies, Corporate Finance, Competitive Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Cost Control, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Cash Management, Operating Budget, Video Production, Cost Management, Management Reporting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fiscal Management, Media Production, Cash Flows, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Production Planning, Operating Cost, Post-Production, Cinematography, Microsoft Excel, Financial Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Scripting Languages, Unix, File I/O, grep, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Marketing, Media Relations, Content Creation, Online Advertising, Digital Content, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Digital Marketing, Multimedia, Social Media Content, Brand Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months