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 London
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, jQuery, Web Design and Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Experience Design, User Accounts, MongoDB, Wireframing, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Javascript
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wiring Diagram, Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Equipment, Technical Drawing, Electrical Power, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Commercial Construction, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Layout Design, Autodesk, Technical Documentation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Design Software
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Wiring, Wire Harnesses, Engineering Documentation, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Drawings, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Document Management, Software Documentation, Design Software, Technical Communication, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Technical Standard, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Scalability, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React.js, Web Components, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Database Management, Databases, Data Modeling, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Management, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Application Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unity Engine, GitHub, Bitbucket, Git (Version Control System), Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Scripting, User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Game Design, Application Development, Graphics Software, Application Deployment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Wireframing, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Verification And Validation, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Browser Compatibility, Usability, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Language, Graphic and Visual Design, HTML and CSS, Design Reviews, Typography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Javascript, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Animation and Game Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours