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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.


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Popular Game Design Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Advanced C++ Features and Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Algorithms, Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Italiano

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, Cloud Storage, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Java Servlets Case Study - Online Admission Process

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Systems Development, Application Servers, Database Design, Databases, Application Design, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Business Logic, Secure Coding, Data Validation, Payment Systems, Document Management, Authentications, Verification And Validation, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Accountability, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Logical Reasoning, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Human Resources, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Achieving Excellence in GCP Architecting

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Solution Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Services, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Load Balancing, Managed Services, Operational Excellence, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Modeling and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Application, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Security

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create and schedule content for social media with Later

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Scheduling, Facebook, Content Management, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Designing and Querying Bigtable Schemas

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Data Access, Big Data, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Alberta

    Physical Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Occupational Health, Teamwork, Stress Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Professionalism, Safety Training, Composure, Communication, Injury Prevention, Mindfulness, Time Management, Prioritization, Self-Starter, Productivity, Goal Setting, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Blender Essentials for 3D Plant and Vegetation Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Occupational Health, Teamwork, Stress Management, Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Crisis Management, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Occupational Safety And Health, Human Resource Policies, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Communication, Leadership and Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Functional Design, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced C++ Features and Data Structures: Packt
  • Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Italiano: Google Cloud
  • Java Servlets Case Study - Online Admission Process: EDUCBA
  • Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future: The State University of New York
  • Achieving Excellence in GCP Architecting: LearnKartS
  • Data Modeling and Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Create and schedule content for social media with Later: Coursera
  • Designing and Querying Bigtable Schemas: Google Cloud
  • Physical Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace: University of Alberta
  • Blender Essentials for 3D Plant and Vegetation Modeling: Packt

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