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Game Design Courses

Game design courses can help you learn level design, character development, storytelling techniques, and game mechanics. You can build skills in prototyping, user testing, and balancing gameplay to enhance player experience. Many courses introduce tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, that support creating interactive environments and implementing game logic. Additionally, you might explore programming languages such as C or C++ to bring your ideas to life, along with graphic design software for creating compelling visuals.


Popular Game Design Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    Developing Data Models with LookML

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Dashboard, Database Design, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Persistence, Version Control

    4.7
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Front-End

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), C# (Programming Language)

    4.8
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Growth Mindedness, Simulations, User Feedback, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    777 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Scalable Microservices for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Data Persistence, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Object-Relational Mapping

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Spring - Cloud Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Spring Framework, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Load Balancing, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Cloud Services, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Restful API, Service Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Figma Pro Pt. 1: Auto Layouts, Grids & Components

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Strategies, Web Design, Scalability, Prototyping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción al Aprendizaje Universitario

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Biology, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Resourcefulness, Organizational Skills

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    589 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Infrastructure for Transportation Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Building Services Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, HVAC, Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Architecture and Construction, Electrical Systems, Construction Management, Public Works, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Sustainable Engineering, Construction Estimating, Building Design, Land Development, Sustainable Development

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Construye un sitio web con Wordpress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Web Design, Web Design and Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Blueprints – Visual Scripting for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence, Game Design, Video Game Development, Performance Tuning, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Animation and Game Design, Scripting, Performance Testing, System Testing, Programming Principles, No-Code Development, Virtual Environment, Development Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Design, Animations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Media and Communications, Curriculum Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Developing Data Models with LookML: Google Cloud
  • Foundations of Coding Front-End: Microsoft
  • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Scalable Microservices for Developers: Vanderbilt University
  • Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students: University of Michigan
  • Spring - Cloud Overview: LearnQuest
  • Figma Pro Pt. 1: Auto Layouts, Grids & Components: Skillshare
  • Introducción al Aprendizaje Universitario: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Infrastructure for Transportation Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Construye un sitio web con Wordpress: Coursera

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