Game development courses can help you learn programming languages like C and C++, game design principles, 3D modeling, and animation techniques. You can build skills in level design, user interface creation, and game mechanics implementation. Many courses introduce tools such as Unity and Unreal Engine, that support creating immersive gaming experiences and allow you to apply your skills in real projects.

Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Game Design, UI Components, Software Installation, C# (Programming Language), Development Environment, Scripting
Beginner · 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

Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Game Design, 3D Assets, Program Development, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Animations, Graphical Tools, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Video Game Development, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Software Visualization, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Database Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Vibe coding, Databases, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, OpenAI API, Application Design, Technical Documentation, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Developing Training Materials, Adult Education, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Compliance Training, Instructional Design, Workforce Development, On-The-Job Training, Organizational Development, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Professional Development, Learning Styles, Return On Investment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Software Design, Programming Principles, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Scripting, Social Sciences, Peer Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Presence, Web Development, Editing, Social Media Content, Content Management, Embeddings, Marketing, Design, Computer Science
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Model Optimization, Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Embeddings, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Peer Review, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Stakeholder Management, New Business Development, Competitive Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months