• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Game Design

Game Design Courses

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.


Popular Game Design Courses and Certifications


  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Preprocessing, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Data Visualization Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Geospatial Mapping

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Cultural Sensitivity

    Build toward a degree

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MongoDB, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design, Middleware, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), jQuery, Javascript, Databases, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Knowledge Transfer, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Product Design, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Programming Reactive Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, System Design and Implementation, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Cloud Computing, Data Structures

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Design Thinking, Demography, Innovation, Rehabilitation, Intellectual Property, Health Technology, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Health Care, Value Propositions, Preventative Care, Medical Equipment and Technology, Project Management, Nutrition and Diet

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    232 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 1: Fundamentos de la electrónica analógica

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    145 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create social media content with Prezi

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Research kitchen

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Case Studies, Presentations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EC-Council

    Information Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Creativity, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…292293294…656

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular game design courses

  • Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses: Queen Mary University of London
  • Building Data Visualization Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application: Board Infinity
  • DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Programming Reactive Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People: University of Copenhagen
  • Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 1: Fundamentos de la electrónica analógica: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Create social media content with Prezi : Coursera
  • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

Skills you can learn in Design And Product

User Interface (18)
User Experience (16)
Software Testing (13)
Game Design (11)
Agile Software Development (10)
Graphics (10)
Virtual Reality (9)
Design Thinking (8)
Web (8)
Video Game Development (7)
Web Design (7)
Adobe Photoshop (6)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok