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.

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Federated Learning, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Telecommunications, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Electrical Engineering, Network Analysis, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Post-Production, Adobe After Effects, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Motion Graphics, Image Quality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Cinematography, Virtual Environment, Videography, Performance Tuning, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Video Production, Visual Storytelling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Product Assortment, Promotional Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Integrated Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Operations Management, Financial Management, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Load Balancing, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Scalability, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Animations, Organizational Skills, Video Production, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Writing, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Active Listening, Literacy, Analytical Skills, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Language Learning, Organizational Skills, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Social Justice
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Security Controls, File Management, File Systems, Key Management, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Development Environment, Program Development, Debugging, Scripting, Mechanics, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Physics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Musical Composition, Visual Storytelling, Video Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks