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: File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Transaction Processing, Integration Testing, Data Integration, Data Mapping, Data Validation, Test Case, Middleware, Systems Integration, Databases
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Generative Model Architectures, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Creative Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Design Strategies, Chemistry, Design, Physics, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning
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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Productivity, Drive Engagement, Creative Design, Video Production, Animations, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Web Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Color Theory, UI Components, Wireframing, Web Components, Mockups
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Interaction Design, UI Components, Mockups, Wireframing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Adobe Photoshop, Figma (Design Software)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours