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.

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Programming, .NET Framework, Software Engineering, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams, Communication, Digital Communications, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Branding, Global Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Loyalty Programs, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Event Planning, Augmented Reality, Business Analysis, Virtual Reality, Price Negotiation, Blockchain, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Microsoft Office, Educational Materials, Instructional Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Digital pedagogy, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Program Evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Project Design, Business Planning, Case Studies, Train The Trainer, Instructional Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Generative AI, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Slack (Software), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Scalability, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Scalability, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Environment and Resource Management, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Planning, Innovation, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Diagram Design, Productivity Software, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months