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.

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Resilience, Communication, Productivity, Professional Development, Organizational Development, Leadership Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Materials science, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Testing, Physics, Emerging Technologies
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Business Planning, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Business Development, Action Oriented, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Reliability, Software Systems, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Debugging, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Linux, System Programming, Code Review, Systems Engineering, Real Time Data
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Databases, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Case Studies, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Behavior Management, Accident Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Training, Safety Assurance, Applied Behavior Analysis, Proactivity, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Initiative and Leadership, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Systems Design, Tensorflow, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Systems Architecture, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Distributed Computing, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Advanced Analytics, Data Processing, Enterprise Architecture, Automation, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Quality, Application Deployment, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Business Metrics, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Program Development, Electronic Systems, System Design and Implementation, Eclipse (Software), Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Software Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Engineering Documentation, Build Tools, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Reports, Laboratory Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks