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: CI/CD, Hardware Design, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Software, Continuous Delivery, Test Automation, Software Development Tools, Automation, Verification And Validation, YAML, Process Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Network Protocols, Encryption, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Data Validation, Algorithms, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Analytics, Performance Analysis, A/B Testing, Dashboard, Performance Metric, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Data, Test Tools, Maintainability, Test Case, Business Process Automation, Test Execution Engine, Enterprise Application Management, Automation, Case Studies, Business Reporting, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), No-Code Development, Business Process, SAP Applications, Process Validation, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon S3, Databases, Cloud Computing, AWS CloudFormation, Relational Databases, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Architecture and Administration, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Graphics Software, No-Code Development, Development Environment, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Scientific Visualization, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Technical Writing, Statistical Visualization, Communication, Writing, Generative AI, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Case Studies, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Collaborative Software, System Design and Implementation, Interoperability, Coordination, Communication Systems, Network Protocols, Workflow Management, Case Studies, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Gemini, Enterprise Security, Data Governance, Agentic systems, Model Deployment, Tool Calling, Customer experience improvement, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Data Management, Organizational Strategy, Infrastructure Architecture, Business Solutions, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, LinkedIn, Intellectual Property, Collaboration, Professional Development, Communication, Productivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Data Management, Planning, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Power Electronics, Systems Analysis, Electronics Engineering, Technical Design, Systems Design, Graphical Tools, Plot (Graphics), Engineering Analysis, Performance Testing, Mathematical Modeling
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks