Gaming Courses
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.
Popular Gaming Courses and Certifications
Status: Free TrialCalifornia Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Design, Virtual Environment, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Creative Design, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design
Status: Free TrialCalifornia Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, Interactive Design, Design, Systems Design, Creativity
Status: Free TrialUniversity of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Game Design, Recruitment, Fundraising, Contract Management, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Workforce Planning, Content Creation, Relationship Building, Market Dynamics, Research
Status: PreviewErasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Program Evaluation, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Mockups, Usability Testing, Wireframing, User Experience, Product Design, User Centered Design, User Feedback, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software)
Status: Free TrialStatus: AI skillsSkills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Status: Free TrialUniversity of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Branding, Target Market, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Content Marketing
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Product Planning, AI Product Strategy, Product Management, New Product Development, Quality Assurance and Control, Sales Strategy, Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Product Marketing, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Improvement, Product Testing, Sales Enablement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cross-Functional Collaboration, User Feedback, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Status: NewBirla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Live Streaming, Animation and Game Design, Systems Thinking, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Culture, Education and Training, Social Impact, Electronic Media, Psychology, Interactive Learning, Storytelling, User Experience, Media Strategy, Critical Thinking, Digital Media Strategy
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Market Opportunities, User Research, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Innovation, Critical Thinking
Status: PreviewVanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Interactive Learning, Psychology
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular gaming courses
- Game Design: Art and Concepts:Â California Institute of the Arts
- Introduction to Game Design:Â California Institute of the Arts
- Esports:Â University of California, Irvine
- Serious Gaming:Â Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals:Â Xbox
- Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce:Â Google
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO):Â University of California, Davis
- Generative AI for Digital Marketing:Â IBM
- Product Launch and Post-Launch Management:Â Xbox
- Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts:Â Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
