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: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, General Mathematics, Plot (Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphing, Linear Algebra, Computational Logic, Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Android (Operating System), Game Design, Mobile Development Tools, UI Components, Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Graphics Software, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Interactive Design, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Layout Design, Animations, Aesthetics, Timelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Development Testing, Scripting, Game Design, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Verification And Validation, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Workflow Management, Radiation Protection, Network Troubleshooting, Business Workflow Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Ideation, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Model Optimization, File Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Import/Export, Image Quality
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Rust (Programming Language), Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Behavior Management, Experience Design, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Social Sciences, Design and Product, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Autodesk, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Content Scheduling, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours