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.

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Professional Development, Leadership, Collaboration, Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Software Installation, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Design, Development Environment, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, Problem Management, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Financial Acumen, Audit Working Papers, Financial Forecasting, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Business Ethics, Presentations, Finance, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Browser Compatibility, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Serverless Computing, Software Development, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Security, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, C# (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Content
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours