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: Animation and Game Design, UI Components, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming
★ 4.8 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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
★ 4.8 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Economics, Social Impact, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
★ 4.7 (651) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review
★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation
★ 4.8 (233K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Google Workspace, Application Design, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, Persona (User Experience), Authentications, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing
★ 4.5 (685) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Computer Programming Tools, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (4.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
★ 4.8 (844) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (44K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Concision, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Job Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Recruitment
★ 4.8 (17K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), User Interface (UI) Design, Code Reusability, UI Components, Release Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months