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: Javascript, Web Language, Data Persistence, Scripting Languages, Data Storage, Web Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, Object Oriented Design, Data Wrangling, Game Design, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Unity Engine, Animations, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Interaction Design, Mockups, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Internet Of Things
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Software, Mathematical Software, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Artificial Intelligence, Interaction Design, Scripting, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Animations, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Program Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Installation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Artificial Intelligence, Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Supply And Demand, Revenue Management, Economics, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Policy Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Game Design, Code Review, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Project Planning, Javascript, Software Development, Product Development, Web Development, Product Design, Animations, Visual Design, Interactive Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Design, Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, Culture Transformation, Drive Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, Business Process Improvement, Business Management, Workforce Management, Performance Improvement, Business Operations, Productivity, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks