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: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Service Design, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership, Information Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Process Management, People Development, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Human Computer Interaction, Software Development Life Cycle, User Experience Design, Functional Requirement, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI) Design, System Requirements, User Requirements Documents, Interaction Design, User Centered Design, Human Factors, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Special Education, Digital pedagogy, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Economic Development, Land Management, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Communication, Continuous Improvement Process, Case Studies, Culture Transformation, Focus Group, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media
Beginner · 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: Application Design, Application Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Java, Software Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Product Development, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months