Game Development Courses and Certifications

Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

7 reviews

Explore the intersection of literature, film, and online games through the lens of storytelling, focusing on how narratives transform across media, using "The Lord of the Rings" as a central example.

• Coursera
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creating Video Games

6 reviews

Students will learn creative design and production methods, working together in small teams to design, develop, and thoroughly test their own original digital games.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 34 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Character Design for Video Games

6 reviews

Explore character design for video games with industry pros, covering foundational concepts, technical challenges, purposeful design, and personal style development.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Learn how to tackle interview questions for technical roles in VR Development.

• Udacity
• 1 week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

World Design for Video Games

5 reviews

Explore game world creation, from research and inspiration to design strategies. Learn to craft immersive environments, define gameplay elements, and bring your unique vision to life.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

473 ratings at Coursera

If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course will start you down that path.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Game Design: Art and Concepts

1 review

Explore game design fundamentals, storytelling, world-building, and character creation. Develop your unique artistic vision and conceptual skills for innovative video game development.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

112 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create 2D platformer games using Unity, exploring game world design, storytelling, gameplay mechanics, user experience, and game technology fundamentals. Develop practical skills through hands-on projects.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Concept Art for Video Games

96 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create environment concept art for games, from composition studies to 3D modeling and digital painting techniques. Develop skills to produce professional-quality, presentation-ready concepts.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

62 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create a 3D First-Person Shooter game using Unity, covering game design fundamentals, asset creation, level design, balancing, prototyping, and playtesting. Develop practical skills for making your own basic games.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Low Poly Art For Video Games

60 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create simple 3D art for Unity games, covering props, environments, characters, and animation. Gain practical skills in low poly modeling, artistic principles, and game-ready asset creation.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Current Gen 3D Game Prop Production

43 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create photorealistic game props using advanced techniques in Maya, ZBrush, Marmoset, and Substance Painter. Master the entire workflow from reference gathering to final presentation of a portfolio-ready asset.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

40 ratings at Coursera

Learn game design fundamentals, create a 3D platformer using Unity, and explore industry aspects like idea generation, documentation, business considerations, and social impact of games.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project

34 ratings at Coursera

Create an original game from concept to first playable version, refining ideas through peer feedback and industry insights. Apply and showcase your game development skills in this hands-on capstone project.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

277 ratings at Coursera

Develop a comprehensive game design document, from initial concept to final presentation, through iterative prototyping, playtesting, and visualization techniques.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)