• 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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Render a 3D Urban Duplex in SketchUp

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Architectural Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Indian School of Business

    Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Project Design, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Equities

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    106 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Process Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Digital Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Plan Execution, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Roadmaps, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, LinkedIn, Portfolio Management, Project Documentation, Analysis, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    279 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design a Pavilion in SketchUp: 3D Modeling Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Modeling, Conceptual Design, Design Thinking, Layout Design, Spatial Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, AI Workflows, Software Design, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Software Architecture, Wireframing, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Model a 3D Pool Resort in SketchUp

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mockups, Layout Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, High Voltage, Three-Phase, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Debugging, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Brightline Initiative

    Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Gap Analysis, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Consulting, Case Studies, Change Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    793 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Microservices Design, Communication, and Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, API Gateway, Scalability, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Databases, API Design, Restful API, Software Design Patterns, NoSQL, GraphQL, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Searches related to game design

game design and development with unity
game design and development
game design: art and concepts
game designer
game design and development 1: 2d shooter
game design document
game design and development with unity specialization
game design and development 2: 2d platformer
1…545556…643

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

  • Design and Render a 3D Urban Duplex in SketchUp: EDUCBA
  • Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project: Indian School of Business
  • Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence: Edureka
  • Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva: Coursera
  • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design : University at Buffalo
  • Design a Pavilion in SketchUp: 3D Modeling Case Study: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI Course in Software Design: Simplilearn
  • Design and Model a 3D Pool Resort in SketchUp: EDUCBA
  • Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance: L&T EduTech
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design: EDUCBA

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