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: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Management Training And Development, Intercultural Competence, B2B Sales, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Business Marketing, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Storytelling, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Revenue Management, Innovation, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Business Modeling, E-Commerce, Influencing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Data Security, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Process Design, Information Systems, Workflow Management, Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Smart Goals, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Performance Testing, Embedded Systems, Graph Theory, Technical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Solution Design, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Time Management, Problem Solving, Innovation, Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Workflow Management, Quick Learning, Resourcefulness, Adult Education, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Personal Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months