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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Usability, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Data Validation, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Game Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Modeling, Computational Thinking, Data Integrity, Program Development, Application Development, Data Maintenance, Computational Logic, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface, Application Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Software Documentation, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Code Review, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Methods, Software Development, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Timelines, Social Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, Business Analysis, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, Software Architecture, Consulting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Business Communication, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Consulting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Apple Xcode, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, React Redux, Apple iOS, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Android (Operating System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Ideation, Verification And Validation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Creativity, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Travel Arrangements, Test Case
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Smart Goals, Optimism, Research Methodologies, Overcoming Obstacles, Research Design, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Qualitative Research, Research, Empowerment, Psychology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Classification Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Scalability, Data Processing, MongoDB
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Collaboration, Writing, Mediation, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Interpersonal Communications, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months