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.

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Creativity, Human Machine Interfaces, Interactive Design, Data Ethics, Music Performance, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, People Management, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Communication, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Order Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Deployment, User Accounts, Database Management, Data Access, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Authentications, Web Applications, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Software Architecture, Microsoft Azure, OAuth
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Thought Leadership, Customer Relationship Building, Content Management Systems, Business Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Interactive Design, Debugging, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Design, Python Programming, Java Programming, Algorithms, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Data Access, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Middleware, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Email Automation, OpenAI, Deepseek, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Excel Macros, Productivity, Excel Formulas
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Design, Program Evaluation, Project Management Life Cycle, Process Flow Diagrams, Project Management, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Program Development, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mediation, Relationship Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, De-escalation Techniques, Collaboration, Leadership, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks