Game Development Courses and Certifications

Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

7 reviews

Explore the transformation of stories into online games and the impact on culture. Engage with literature, film, and gaming in this 6-week course from Vanderbilt University.

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

CS50's Introduction to Game Development

6 reviews

Learn about the development of 2D and 3D interactive games in this hands-on course, as you explore the design of games such as Super Mario Bros., Pokémon, Angry Birds, and more.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 6-9 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creating Video Games (Fall 2014)

3 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 Online Course

Character Design for Video Games

6 reviews

Learn character design for video games in a 4-week course by California Institute of the Arts. Gain insights from professionals and apply concepts to your own designs. Suitable for all levels.

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

World Design for Video Games

5 reviews

Explore game world creation with California Institute of the Arts in a 4-week course. Study art influences, level design, gameplay strategies, and learn to communicate your concepts effectively.

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

How Virtual Reality Works

Explore the foundations of VR app development with UC San Diego's 6-week course. Learn to evaluate VR devices, write interactive applications, and solve common VR software problems.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

444 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 with California Institute of the Arts in a 26-week course. Learn storytelling, character development, and gameplay, emphasizing personal expression and innovation.

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

Worldbuilding for Video Games

Learn to create immersive game worlds with The University of British Columbia's 5-week course. Explore environmental storytelling, lore creation, and collaborative worldbuilding. 4-6 hours/week.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Writing for Video Games

Learn to write for video games with this 30-week course from The University of British Columbia. Gain skills in character development, worldbuilding, and interactive narrative.

• edX
• 30 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $944.00
• 6 courses

Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

102 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create a 2D Platformer game with Michigan State University's 4-week course. Gain understanding of game design, storytelling, gameplay, user experience, and game technology.

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

Concept Art for Video Games

69 ratings at Coursera

Improve your art skills with Michigan State University's 5-week course on Concept Art for Video Games, culminating in a finished environment concept.

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

Low Poly Art For Video Games

52 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create simple 3D art for video games with Michigan State University's 5-week course. Explore artistic principles, create assets, and understand the game art world.

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

Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

50 ratings at Coursera

Learn game design fundamentals, level design, game balancing, prototyping, and asset creation with Michigan State University's 4-week course. Complete a 3D Shooter game using Unity 2020.

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

Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

36 ratings at Coursera

Learn game design fundamentals, idea generation, and business aspects with Michigan State University's 4-week course. Develop a 3D platformer game using Unity 2020.

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