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.

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Design, Computer Programming, Design, Python Programming, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, USB, Semiconductors, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Components, Electronics, Hardware Design, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Design Specifications, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, 3D Modeling, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Assets, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design, AutoCAD Civil 3D, As-Built Drawings, Computer Graphics, Design Software, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Typography, Web Development, Verification And Validation, Color Theory, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Mobile Development, Usability, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Adobe Acrobat, Web Design, Diversity and Inclusion, Document Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Microsoft Office, Android (Operating System), Technology Solutions, Android Development, iOS Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Restful API, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Jupyter, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Functional Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Image Quality, Browser Compatibility, File Management, Development Environment, Multimedia, Content Management, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Animations, Frontend Performance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Data Lakes, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Processing, Cloud Security, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Storage, Software Architecture
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Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Literacy, Educational Materials, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Instructional Design, Constructive Feedback, digital literacy, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months