Free Online Unity Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Michigan State University

Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering

Embark on an exciting adventure into the world of game creation with our introductory Game Design and Development course. Perfect for beginners, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of game development using the powerful Unity 2020 engine. By the end, you'll have completed two engaging projects: an Intro to Unity project and a fully playable 2D Shooter game.

Jun 22nd 2026

4 Weeks

Technology 2D Game Design

Coursera

Michigan State University

Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering Computer Science

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of game development with 'Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer'. This course is designed for aspiring game designers and developers who want to take their skills to the next level. Dive deep into understanding game mechanics, crafting compelling narratives, enhancing user experience, and mastering industry-standard tools like Unity. By the end of this course, you'll have built a complete 2D platformer game, setting you on the path to creating your own unique games.

Jun 22nd 2026

4 Weeks

Storytelling User Experience Game Design

Coursera

Michigan State University

Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering Computer Science

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of game development with 'Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer'. This course is designed for aspiring game designers and developers who want to delve deeper into creating captivating 3D games. You'll explore essential game design principles, dive into Unity 2020, and ultimately craft your own 3D platformer from scratch.

Jun 22nd 2026

4 Weeks

Business Technology Game Design

Coursera

Michigan State University

Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering Computer Science

Embark on a challenging journey as you transform your game ideas into reality with our Game Design and Development Capstone Project course. This comprehensive program guides you through the creation of an original game, from initial concept to the first playable version. Gain valuable insights from guest lectures by industry experts at top gaming companies.

Jun 22nd 2026

4 Weeks

Game Design Game Making Game Development

Coursera

University of Colorado System

C# Class Development (Coursera)

CS: Programming Computer Science

Dive into the world of C# programming and Unity game engine with our 'C# Class Development' course. This specialized training is designed for aspiring game developers who want to learn how to create engaging video games using C#, a powerful language ideal for both beginners and professionals. With 16 billion Unity game downloads in 2016, this course equips you with the skills needed to succeed in the indie game development scene.

Jun 22nd 2026

4 Weeks

C# Abstraction Unity

Coursera

Michigan State University

Pixel Art for Video Games (Coursera)

Architecture & Design

Dive into the world of pixel art with our comprehensive course tailored for aspiring video game artists. This course will guide you through creating captivating pixel art assets using Unity's powerful game engine. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, we'll cover essential artistic principles like shape language, color theory, and composition to help you craft stunning visuals for your games.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Video Games Pixels Unity

Coursera

Using AR Foundation in Unity (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering Computer Science

Dive into the world of augmented reality (AR) game development with 'Using AR Foundation in Unity'. This course is designed for those who want to harness the power of Unity's AR Foundation API to build captivating AR applications and games. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate developer, this course will guide you through creating immersive experiences that blend the digital world with real life.

Dec 16th 2024

4 Weeks

Augmented Reality Unity AR

Coursera

AR games using Vuforia SDK (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering

Dive into the exciting world of augmented reality (AR) game development with our 'AR Games Using Vuforia SDK' course. This hands-on learning experience will guide you through integrating the powerful Vuforia SDK with Unity to create immersive AR experiences. From understanding basic plane tracking to designing a fun and interactive AR bowling game, this course is perfect for anyone looking to expand their skills in creating captivating AR content.

Dec 16th 2024

4 Weeks

Game Augmented Reality Unity

Coursera

Unity and C# basics (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering

Unlock the potential to create your own games with our beginner-friendly course on Unity and C#. Whether you're a novice or looking to refine your skills, this course will guide you through the basics of game development using Unity's powerful engine and the versatile C# programming language. Start your journey into the exciting world of gaming today!

Nov 25th 2024

4 Weeks

C# Object-Oriented Programming Augmented Reality