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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Storage, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, File I/O, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Debugging, Data Persistence, Package and Software Management, Data Structures
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Image Quality, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Web Servers, Semantic Web, Cloud Hosting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Performance Analysis, Physiology, Hydrology, Meal Planning And Preparation, Stress Management, Planning, Performance Reporting, Load Balancing, Coordination, Leadership, Health Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology, Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Human Capital, Employee Relations, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Metric, Employee Training, Dashboard, Business Metrics, Employee Engagement, Business Analysis, Employee Retention, Data Analysis, Compensation Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Version Control, Microsoft Copilot, Application Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Software Design Patterns, .NET Framework, Software Architecture, Application Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Testing, ASP.NET, Software Design, Postman API Platform, Computer Programming, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Project Performance, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Application Development, No-Code Development, Data Storage, Game Design, Program Development, Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Storyboarding, Persona Development, Requirements Analysis, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Statistical Modeling, Financial Analysis, Productivity Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Sharing, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months