Gaming Industry Courses and Certifications

LCI Education

Evolution of Game Design: 2010 to present

Discover the gaming landscape's evolution, from the surge in mobile gaming to the exciting future of the industry.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-8 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

LCI Education

Evolution of Game Design: 1990 to the late 2000s

Explore the technological breakthroughs, innovative gadgets and consoles that have revolutionized the gaming industry.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-8 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

LCI Education Credential

Evolution of Game Design

Dive into 5,000 years of gaming history, from ancient board games to modern consoles. Analyze design evolution, cultural influences, and industry transformations to enhance your game development skills and career prospects.

• edX
• 15 weeks, 4-8 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $537.00
• 3 courses

Kick off your gaming QA career: basics of testing for games

889 ratings at Udemy

Number 1 course about professional testing of games and software! Step by step guide on how to master games QA

• Udemy
• 6 hours 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Narrative Design Master Class: Write stories for Video Games

754 ratings at Udemy

Write your story through topics such as World building, Character Development, Dialogue, Plot Theory and more

• Udemy
• 6 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learn How to Craft Game Effects using Houdini & UE4

654 ratings at Udemy

A guide for experienced film vfx artists to start their journey into real time graphics.

• Udemy
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

SXSW

Level Up: The 2025 State of Play on Games, Tech, and Media

Discover the data-driven future of gaming's $250 billion industry with NYU professor Joost van Dreunen. Gain insights into non-gaming companies entering the space, next-gen hardware, and how emerging technologies are reshaping content across games, tech,…

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to become a Game Artist, Designer, or Developer!

457 ratings at Udemy

Everything you need to know to start & succeed in the game industry or as a indie game developer.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

RSA Conference

Look Far Afield - Metaverse Security Secrets from the Gaming Industry

Discover security strategies for virtual worlds by examining fraudster tactics in online gaming. Learn to deter adversarial attacks where identity verification is challenging, even for legitimate users.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

Put Your Name on Your Game

Indie game developers explore the benefits of signing their work, challenging industry norms and discussing how personal branding can impact success and recognition in game development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

It's Still Emulation - Saving Video Game History Before It's Too Late

Explore practical strategies for preserving video game history, current preservation efforts, and how professionals can contribute to ensuring the longevity of gaming's cultural heritage.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

Making the World Give a Damn About Your Game in 2018

Discover effective strategies for marketing and selling your game in today's competitive industry, with insights on current trends and successful approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

J Hill

What Studios Are Really Looking For in Art Tests

Discover what game studios truly seek in art tests through real industry experience, including how to approach them strategically and protect your interests as an artist.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GDC

The 2019 Animation Microtalks

Diverse game industry experts share insights on animation, design, and industry trends in rapid-fire microtalks, offering unique perspectives and valuable knowledge for game developers.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

How the Industry Can Change the -Games Are Bad- Narrative

Explore strategies to challenge the negative perception of video games, focusing on data sharing, research improvements, and effective communication of gaming's positive aspects.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk