• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
Log In
Join for Free
Coursera
  • Browse
  • Game Design

Game Design Courses

Explore game design principles for creating engaging games. Learn about game mechanics, storytelling, and user experience.

Skip to search results

Filter by

Subject
Required
 *

Language
Required
 *

The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

Learning Product
Required
 *

Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
Complete graduate-level learning without committing to a full degree program.
Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.
Graduate level learning within reach.

Level
Required
 *

Duration
Required
 *

Skills
Required
 *

Subtitles
Required
 *

Educator
Required
 *

Find the best Game Design course for your goals

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Designing for User Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Game Development with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Animations, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), No-Code Development, Other Programming Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Environment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design & Control Game Materials for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Software Installation, Game Design, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design & Implement Landscapes for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Game Design, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, System Configuration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Unity: Design & Build Advanced 3D Game Levels

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Animation and Game Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Blueprints-Advanced Gameplay and Logic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Performance Testing, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, No-Code Development, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Prototyping

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Epic Games

    Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Conceptual Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design Dynamic Particle Effects for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Michigan State University

    Low Poly Art For Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Adobe Photoshop

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    3D Design in Unreal Engine: Create a Realistic Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Prototyping

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Landscape & Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Game Design learners also search

beginner game design
design
game development
game programming
graphic design
visual design
character design
computer design
1…678…492

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

  • Designing for User Experience: Microsoft
  • Game Development with GameMaker: University of Colorado System
  • Unreal Engine: Design & Control Game Materials for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Unreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Unreal Engine: Design & Implement Landscapes for Games: EDUCBA
  • Unity: Design & Build Advanced 3D Game Levels: EDUCBA
  • Unreal Engine Blueprints-Advanced Gameplay and Logic Systems: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine: Epic Games
  • Unreal Engine: Design Dynamic Particle Effects for Games: EDUCBA
  • Low Poly Art For Video Games: Michigan State University

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

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

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
© 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok