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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Javascript, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Web Analytics and SEO, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Style Guides, Content Marketing, Content Management, Marketing Materials, Branding, Brand Management, Auditing, Sales Process, Report Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Usability Testing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, USB, Electronic Systems, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Power, Hardware Design, Electronics, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Structure, Safety Culture, Strategic Leadership, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Drive Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Change Management, Team Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, .NET Framework, Data Validation, Business Logic, Database Design, C# (Programming Language), Relational Databases, Databases, Billing Systems, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Application, Application Development, Registration, Usability, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Application Design, Invoicing, SQL, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, File Management, Creativity, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Software Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Design Thinking, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Studies, Advocacy, Creative Thinking, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Design, Systems Thinking, Sociology, Ideation, Empathy, Corporate Sustainability, Problem Solving, Sustainability Standards, Research, Prototyping, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Architectural Drawing, Architectural Design, Spatial Analysis, AutoCAD, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Design Software, Computer Graphics, Mockups, Layout Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphic and Visual Design, Technical Communication, UI Components, Color Theory, Microsoft Office, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months