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.

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Drawings, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, AutoCAD, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction Estimating, Technical Drawing, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Management, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Estimation, Building Design, Construction, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Strategy, Information Architecture, User Experience, Design Research, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Mockups, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Copywriting, Generative AI, Content Creation, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Collaborative Software, ChatGPT, Online Advertising, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content, Brand Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Long Term Care
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, Resilience, Team Building, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Team Management, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, People Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Innovation, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Graphing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Vocabulary, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Online Advertising, Journalism, Cultural Diversity, English Language, Facebook, Grammar
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storyboarding, Game Design, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks