Gaming courses can help you learn game design principles, storytelling techniques, character development, and level creation. You can build skills in coding, animation, sound design, and user interface design. Many courses introduce tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, that support creating immersive gaming experiences, along with software for 3D modeling and sound editing that enhance gameplay and visual storytelling.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Memory Management, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Human Computer Interaction
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Display Devices, Communication Systems, Systems Development, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, AI powered creativity, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entrepreneurship, Architecture and Construction, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Emerging Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Android Development, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Conversion Funnel Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, A/B Testing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Facebook, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Code Reusability, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Scripting, UI Components, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), Graphics Software, Digital Design, Model Optimization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Debugging, Program Development, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Build Tools, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Simulations, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Game Design, Android (Operating System), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Android Development, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Mobile Development Tools, Application Deployment, Scripting, Software Installation, Development Environment, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks