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: User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Threat Modeling, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design, Application Security, Authentications, Human Centered Design, Security Strategy, Usability Testing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Safety Standards, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Teaching, TCP/IP, Student Engagement, Network Protocols, Pedagogy, Multimedia, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, General Construction and Construction Labor, Hydraulics, Construction, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Equipment Design, Engineering Practices, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations, Transportation Operations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Image Quality, Content Creation, Creativity, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Team Building, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Local Area Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Surveys, User Feedback, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Business Software, Data Sharing, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Business Technologies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Functional Testing, Software Documentation, Software Quality Assurance, Development Testing, Test Data, Issue Tracking, Software Technical Review, Quality Assurance, Development Environment, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Sustainable Technologies, Public Works, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Land Development, Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Traffic Flow Optimization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months