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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Data Security, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Process Design, Information Systems, Workflow Management, Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Analysis, Social Impact, Procurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials, Design, Graphic Design, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Virtual Environment, Technical Communication, Design, Education Software and Technology, Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prototyping, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, UI/UX Research, Cross Platform Development, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Unreal Engine, Interaction Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Development Environment, Display Devices, Interactive Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, AI Workflows, Social Media Content, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Wireless Networks, C and C++, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronic Components, C++ (Programming Language), Electronics, Display Devices, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Robotics, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Electrical Wiring
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Innovation, Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Workflow Management, Resourcefulness, Collaboration, Quick Learning, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Adaptability, Needs Assessment, Willingness To Learn, Personal Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Scripting, Python Programming, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Machine Learning, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Adobe Illustrator, Digital Design, Creativity, Image Quality, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Global Marketing, Small Business Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business Economics, People Management, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Management, Market Dynamics, Business Strategy, Business Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months