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: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Peripheral Devices, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Product Development, User Research, Persona Development, Usability Testing, Team Building, User Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety Assurance, Safety and Security, Robotics, Hazard Analysis, Equipment Design, Risk Management Framework, Product Testing, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing and Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Data Presentation, Concision, Microsoft PowerPoint, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Architectural Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Image Quality
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Design Reviews, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Technical Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routers, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronics Engineering, Communication Systems, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Performance Testing, Technical Design, Wireless Networks, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Design, Design and Product, Grant Applications, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Traffic Flow Optimization, Construction, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Laboratory Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Test Script Development, Test Planning, Test Automation, Test Engineering, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, White-Box Testing, CI/CD, Software Quality Assurance, Test Data, Regression Testing, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Email Marketing, Project Design, Content Creation, Scheduling, Test Tools, User Accounts, Marketing, Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours