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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Ajax, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Web Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), UI Components, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, HR Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsive Web Design, Node.JS, Command-Line Interface, TypeScript, Unit Testing, SQL, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, React.js, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Generative AI, Database Design, UI Components
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Thermal Management, Building Design, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Architectural Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Construction, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Power BI, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Advanced Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Compliance Reporting, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience, Strategic Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, OpenAI API, Application Design, Generative AI, Database Management, AI Enablement, Code Review, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Dependency Analysis, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming, Debugging, Algorithms, Functional Design, Computer Programming Tools, Data Access, Data Structures, Software Design, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Access, Database Management, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Database Development, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Maintenance, Microsoft Windows, Database Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Data Presentation, Productivity Software, Scripting, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design Software, Color Theory, Layout Design, Image Quality, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Context Management, Scenario Testing, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Cloud Applications, Virtual Networking
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, 3D Modeling, Thermal Management, Scientific Visualization, Geometry, Star Schema, Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks