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.
National University of Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Writing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Data Management, Network Architecture, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Design, Persona (User Experience), Team Management, Agile Methodology, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Value Propositions, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Game Design, Investments, Test Automation, Digital Assets, Investment Management, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Cryptography, Key Management, Program Development, Emerging Technologies, Return On Investment, General Finance, FinTech, Payment Systems, Software Development, Web Development Tools, Asset Management, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Databases, Project Schedules, Data Visualization, Calendar Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Project Management, Document Management, Content Development and Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, File Management, Collaboration, User Accounts
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Project Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Maintainability, Software Design, Program Development, Application Development, Data Management, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Capacity Management, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Generative AI, Anthropic Claude, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Driving engagement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Cloud Development, Embedded Software, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, digital literacy, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Instructional Design, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks