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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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    Indian Institute of Science

    Fundamentals of Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Medical Devices, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Apply, Analyze & Improve Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Capability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Flow Diagrams, Pareto Chart, Run Chart, Statistical Process Controls, Process Improvement, Statistical Analysis, Quality Control, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Histogram, Scatter Plots

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Technology for Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Construction, Construction Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Civil and Architectural Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, GIS Software, Survey Creation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Building Information Modeling, 3D Modeling, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Torque (Physics), Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Digital Customer Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Point of Sale, Social Media, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Shipping and Receiving, Customer Analysis, E-Commerce, Relationship Building, Marketing Planning, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, User Feedback, Process Optimization, Content Strategy, Business Marketing, Contextual Advertising

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Systems Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño e innovación de modelo de negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Process, Storytelling, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, New Business Development, Shared Media, Organizational Development, Business Development, Presentations, Business Research, Data Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Process Analysis, Diagram Design

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي C، الجزء (ب)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Graph Theory, C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures, Game Design, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Midjourney: Generative AI for Creatives

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Art History

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Manage Agile Workflows with Product Roadmaps in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Workflow Management, Agile Methodology, Miro AI, Product Management, Business Priorities, Collaborative Software, Product Strategy, Project Design, Team Management, Business Metrics

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Fundamentals of Sensors: Indian Institute of Science
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Apply, Analyze & Improve Quality: EDUCBA
  • Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Geospatial Technology for Construction : L&T EduTech
  • Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Digital Customer Engagement: Google
  • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Diseño e innovación de modelo de negocios: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي C، الجزء (ب): University of California, Santa Cruz

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