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.
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Writing, Oral Expression, Teaching, Literacy, Train The Trainer, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Language Learning, digital literacy, Innovation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Design, Image Quality, Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Simulations, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Functional Specification, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Software Design Documents, Interaction Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Problem Solving, Context Management, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Software Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Data Literacy, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Market Opportunities, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Conceptual Design, Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Collaborative Software, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Generative AI, Branding, Workflow Management, Communication, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Motion Graphics, Animations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Design, Instagram, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks