• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Game Design

Game Design Courses

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.


Popular Game Design Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Create a presentation with Microsoft SWAY

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Design, Microsoft 365

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for People and Talent Management

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, HR Tech, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resources, Diversity Programs, Diversity Training, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Employee Training, Innovation, Analytics, Adaptability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Experience Design, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Prototyping, Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Hardware Design, Electrical Equipment, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Test Equipment, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Deep Learning with ANN in Python: Build & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Development Environment, Predictive Analytics, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management Fundamentals: Driving Strategic Change

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Product Roadmaps, Leadership, Organizational Change, Drive Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Office (PMO), Program Implementation, Culture Transformation, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Strategic Planning, Program Standards

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud Spanner - Defining Schemas and Understanding Query Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Databases, Database Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Flush Out a Feature on Coursera in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Kanban Principles, Mockups, Plot (Graphics), Data Import/Export, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Ideation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Cyber Security Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Designing Agentive Technology: AI for Human Support

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Human Computer Interaction, AI Personalization, Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Responsible AI, Human Machine Interfaces, AI Product Strategy, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Technology Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Structure, Workforce Development, Security Management, Job Analysis, Professional Networking, Succession Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MathWorks

    Designing and Simulating Physical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Engineering Practices, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Engineering Software, Engineering, Electronic Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…412413414…719

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular game design courses

  • Create a presentation with Microsoft SWAY: Coursera
  • GenAI for People and Talent Management: Coursera
  • Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes: Arizona State University
  • Deep Learning with ANN in Python: Build & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Program Management Fundamentals: Driving Strategic Change: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Cloud Spanner - Defining Schemas and Understanding Query Plans: Google Cloud
  • Flush Out a Feature on Coursera in Miro: Coursera
  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games: Johns Hopkins University
  • Designing Agentive Technology: AI for Human Support: Packt

Skills you can learn in Design And Product

User Interface (18)
User Experience (16)
Software Testing (13)
Game Design (11)
Agile Software Development (10)
Graphics (10)
Virtual Reality (9)
Design Thinking (8)
Web (8)
Video Game Development (7)
Web Design (7)
Adobe Photoshop (6)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok