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: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, UI/UX Research, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Persona (User Experience), LLM Application, AI literacy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Miro AI, Design Software, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Large Language Modeling, Wireframing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Brainstorming, Design, Needs Assessment, Motivational Skills, Prototyping, Student-Centred Learning, Analysis, Communication, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Project Management, Aesthetics, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Technology Strategies, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Visual Storytelling, Animations, Model Optimization, AI powered creativity, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, 3D Modeling, Autodesk, Software Visualization, Layout Design, Data Import/Export, Software Documentation, 3D Assets, Generative AI, Graphical Tools, Document Management, Color Matching, Design, Digital Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, Course Development, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Instructional Design, Curriculum Planning, AI Integrations, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Interactive Design, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Strategies, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Research, Qualitative Research, Creativity, Peer Review, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Art History, Public History, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Production Process, World History, Consumer Behaviour, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, Design, Human Centered Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Ideation, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Design Software, Journals, Software Design Patterns, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Design Strategies, Design, Graphics Software, Visual Storytelling, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Editing, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Mockups, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months