Best of Coursera
Top Game Design Courses

#1

Game Design and Development Specialization
Break into the video game industry with theoretical, technical, and business knowledge from one of the world’s best programs.

Michigan State University
Brian Winn

0 reddit posts
81 mentions

#2

Gamification Course
Gamification is the application of game elements and digital game design techniques to non-game problems, such as business and social impact challenges.

University of Pennsylvania
Kevin Werbach

5 reddit posts
31 mentions

#3

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

Michigan State University
Brian Winn

0 reddit posts
27 mentions

#4

Game Design Specialization
Art and Concepts
Stemming from the principles of storytelling and design established in CalArts’ renowned Animation programs, this Specialization lays a primary foundation for experimentation and exploration of video game design, story, character development, and winning gameplay before programming begins.

California Institute of the Arts
Dariush Derakhshani

0 reddit posts
36 mentions

#5

Principles of Game Design Course
You have a great idea for a game.

Michigan State University
Casey O'Donnell

0 reddit posts
10 mentions

#6

Story and Narrative Development for Video Games Course
In this course, you will examine how storytelling acts as a vital mechanism for driving video gameplay forward.

California Institute of the Arts
Dariush Derakhshani

0 reddit posts
9 mentions

#7

Game Development for Modern Platforms Course
The device or "platform" that a game is developed for and played on has a massive impact on the game development process.

Michigan State University
Brian Winn

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#8

Introduction to Game Design Course
Welcome.

California Institute of the Arts
Fran Krause

0 reddit posts
13 mentions