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: Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Microservices, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Performance Testing, System Monitoring, Flask (Web Framework)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Generative AI, Prototyping
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Value Propositions, Marketing, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Mockups, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping, Javascript, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Agile Project Management, Project Management, Technical Communication, Needs Assessment, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Migration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Mobile Development, Test Case, System Testing, Software Development, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Data Security, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Process Design, Information Systems, Workflow Management, Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Web Development, User Accounts, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Communication, Continuous Improvement Process, Case Studies, Culture Transformation, Focus Group, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks