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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Arduino y algunas aplicaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Software Installation, Development Environment

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

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    410 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Managing Major Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Project Scoping, Program Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Governance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Project Design, Return On Investment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics Engineering, Test Equipment, Medical Devices, Performance Tuning, Electronic Components, Mechanical Design, Product Testing, Mathematical Modeling

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    320 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    424 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Data Access, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Hardware, Development Environment

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos

    Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Web Applications, Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ruby on Rails, User Interface (UI), Software Development, Web Design, Data Modeling, Ajax, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Model View Controller, Git (Version Control System), Software Development Tools, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Network Protocols

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    قيادة الفرق

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Performance Management, Drive Engagement, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Coordination, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of London

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Model Evaluation, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, Unit Testing

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Analysis for Business Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Requirements Management, Diagram Design, Feasibility Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Surveys, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Report Writing, Statistical Analysis

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Arduino y algunas aplicaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Managing Major Engineering Projects: University of Leeds
  • Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
  • Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs: Johns Hopkins University
  • CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist: CertNexus
  • Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos: University of New Mexico
  • قيادة الفرق : University of Michigan
  • Object Oriented Programming: University of London

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