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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Development, UI Components
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Programming Principles
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Usability Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Functional Testing, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Scripting, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Web Applications, Real Time Data, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, OS Process Management, Computational Logic, File Management, Debugging, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, No-Code Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Serverless Computing, LLM Application, Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Generative AI, Project Design, Large Language Modeling, Application Development, Microsoft Teams, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Team Leadership, Climate Change Adaptation, Strategic Leadership, Water Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Sustainability Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Natural Resource Management, Innovation, Community Outreach, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Growth Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Business Strategies, Leadership, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Market Opportunities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Mapping, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Innovation, Continuous Improvement Process, Change Management, Organizational Change, Service Design, Public Administration, Organizational Strategy, Thought Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks