Game design courses can help you learn level design, character development, storytelling techniques, and game mechanics. You can build skills in prototyping, user testing, and balancing gameplay to enhance player experience. Many courses introduce tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, that support creating interactive environments and implementing game logic. Additionally, you might explore programming languages such as C or C++ to bring your ideas to life, along with graphic design software for creating compelling visuals.

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Interoperability, Authentications, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Animations, Artificial Intelligence, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Calculus, Analytical Skills, Bayesian Statistics, Differential Equations, Programming Principles, Statistical Inference, Theoretical Computer Science, Numerical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Organizational Change
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Database Design, Big Data, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Management, Query Languages, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Unsupervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Communication, Advocacy, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, System Testing, System Software, Systems Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, React.js, ASP.NET, Restful API, .NET Framework, Web Applications, Web Services, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Application Development, Model View Controller, Program Development, Javascript, Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, API Design, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Software Architecture, Databases, OS Process Management, Content Management, Service Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Prototyping, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Roadmaps, Sustainable Design, Ideation, Commercialization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Data Storage, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks