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: SQL, SAS (Software), Database Management, Query Languages, Case Studies, Data Access, Program Development, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Scripting, Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Automation, Data Integration, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Debugging, Data Validation, Data Analysis
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Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Trustworthiness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Social Impact, Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Sustainable Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Debugging, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Cinematography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Multimedia, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, React.js, Front-End Web Development, Mockups, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Components, Figma (Design Software), Code Review, Application Deployment, Web Analytics and SEO, Database Development, Software Development, GitHub, Development Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, Virtual Environment, Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Program Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Query Languages, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Javascript and jQuery, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Manufacturing Processes, Human Machine Interfaces, Industrial Engineering, Internet Of Things, Matlab, Process Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Autodesk, Layout Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Image Quality, Design Software, Design, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months