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: Cloud Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Configuration Management, Application Design, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Microsoft Development Tools, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), HTML and CSS, Maintainability, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic, Web Servers, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Consumer Behaviour, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Image Quality, NumPy, Histogram, Image Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Communication, Positivity, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Application Frameworks, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Dependency Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Databases, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Data Analysis, Java, Data Structures, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Google Sheets, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Gmail
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Media Production
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Workforce Management, Administration, Expense Management, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, File I/O, Web Development, Program Development, Open Source Technology, Database Application, Data Processing, Data Structures, User Interface (UI)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Development, Product Management, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Product Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Customer Insights, Business Metrics, Customer experience improvement, Business Strategy, Persona Development, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months