Video Game Design Courses and Certifications

Game Writing: Storytelling through Video Game Design

1610 ratings at Udemy

Write and design your own games; develop ideas, character and plot to create a compelling storyworld. (Made with Unity).

• Udemy
• 2 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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 a week
• On-Demand
• 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 a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Unreal Engine Cinematic Creator for Video Game Design

524 ratings at Udemy

Use Sequencer to Create Cinematic Cut Scenes & Gameplay Moments for Video Games in Unreal Engine 4.

• Udemy
• 5 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Video Game Design in Unreal Engine: Build Your World

Master Unreal Engine game development by building a complete obstacle course game with custom characters, state machines, timers, and interactive elements you can share.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid 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
• Paid Course

Video Game Design (Ages 8-15) (Live Online)

256 ratings at CourseHorse

Unlock your creativity and learn the art of game design in our hands-on Video Game Design course.

• CourseHorse
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• $100.00

Microcredential

Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine

Master character creation, environment design, animation, and game logic to build a complete 3D video game using Unreal Engine through hands-on projects.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Blender Character Creator for Video Games (Updated to 4.2)

8916 ratings at Udemy

Model Video Game Characters. Use The Sculpt Tool To Shape, Add Texture + Rig Video Game Characters in Blender 4

• Udemy
• 1 day 10 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Pixel art for Video games

3304 ratings at Udemy

The essential course for creating stunning pixel art graphics for video-games or stylish illustrations and designs

• Udemy
• 11 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Master 3ds Max: Learn PRO 3D Modeling and Rendering Fast!

2063 ratings at Udemy

Master 3D modeling, texturing, lighting & rendering in 3ds Max. Create PRO 3D graphics fast, even if you're a beginner.

• Udemy
• 12 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Math For Video Games: The Fastest Way To Get Smarter At Math

1939 ratings at Udemy

Learn Math for Video Game Design & Coding through Solving fun Video Game Problems

• Udemy
• 13 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Blender Character Modeling For Beginners HD

1502 ratings at Udemy

Learn Blender Character Modeling Step-by-Step and Create a High Quality Human Character Model. Go from Noob to Pro

• Udemy
• 16 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Unreal Engine 5 UI Design: Advance inventory system with UE5

741 ratings at Udemy

Design widget blueprint for Inventory sysytem like legend of zelda with all functionality in unreal engine 5

• Udemy
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Transmedia Writing

66 ratings at Coursera

Develop an original story across multiple platforms: novel, screenplay, and video game. Learn writing techniques, adapt content, and engage in peer reviews to enhance creativity and critical thinking.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course