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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Algorithms, Information Privacy
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Relational Databases, Database Design, MySQL, Web Applications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Development, Application Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Performance Review, Employee Training, Delegation Skills, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Building
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Diagram Design, Web Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Data Sharing, Usability, UI Components
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Student Engagement, Digital Transformation, Collaborative Software, Curriculum Development, Teaching, digital literacy, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Planning, Research, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, TypeScript, UI Components, Data Transformation, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Frameworks, Network Routing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Model View Controller, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Flow, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Market Dynamics, Health Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Organizational Structure, Information Technology, Business Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Product Management, Process Development, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Vibrations, Safety Standards
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, .NET Framework, Authentications, User Interface (UI), Application Programming Interface (API), C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Program Development, Data Access, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Model Evaluation, Digital Marketing, Apache Hadoop, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Advertising, Return On Investment, A/B Testing, Machine Learning Methods, Advertising, Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Automation, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Data Access, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Middleware, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months