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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Object Oriented Design, .NET Framework, Java, Programming Principles, Data Access, Database Management, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Graphics, Program Development
★ 4.5 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Storytelling, Organizational Change, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Social Impact, Stakeholder Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Innovation, Quantitative Research, Strategic Communication, Analytics, Ideation, Diversity and Inclusion, Qualitative Research, Diversity Awareness
★ 4.8 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Game Design, Prototyping, Mockups, UI Components, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Restful API, Core Data (Software), Security Controls, HTML and CSS, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design
★ 4.4 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Design, SQL, Database Development, Database Systems, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence
★ 4.4 (31) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, Logo Design, Cinematography, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Typography, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Timelines, File Management, Color Matching
★ 3.9 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Self-Discipline, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Self-Motivation
★ 4.3 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Construction, Architecture and Construction, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Land Management, Grading (Landscape), Plant Operations and Management, Property Maintenance, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Cost Management, Design Strategies
★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Canva (Software), Event Management, Digital Content, Event Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Product Design, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Design Elements And Principles
★ 4 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Image Quality, Editing, Post-Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, File Management, Design, Creative Thinking, Color Theory, Storytelling
★ 3.9 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Shop Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Construction Inspection, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Construction, Manufacturing Processes, Construction Engineering, Engineering Practices, Building Codes, Production Process, Engineering Tolerance, Verification And Validation, Product Testing, Engineering Calculations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Architectural Engineering, Process Modeling, Autodesk, Engineering Practices, Construction, Structural Engineering, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software
★ 4.7 (45) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months