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: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Version Control, Web Language, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Public Cloud
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Structure, Sprint Retrospectives
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Hyper-V, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Security, Network Administration
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, System Requirements, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Cloud Infrastructure, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Systems Integration, System Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Innovation, Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Application Programming Interface (API)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Lead Generation, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Communication Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Communications, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, Estimation, Debugging, Network Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Data Sharing, User Accounts, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Construction Inspection, Production Process, Construction Management, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Processes, Civil Engineering, Safety Assurance, Product Testing, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Manufacturing Standards, Analytical Testing, Chemistry, Water Quality
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Engineering, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Goal Setting, Collaboration, Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Systems Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Engineering Management, Waterfall Methodology, Systems Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Systems Architecture, System Requirements, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks