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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


  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Data Analysis, Database Management, NoSQL, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Database Management Systems, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Technical Communication

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Test Automation, Git (Version Control System), Software Architecture, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Maintainability, System Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Design, Usability, Acceptance Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Test Script Development, Angular, Agile Software Development, Application Design, Software Design Patterns

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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    P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Gender-based violence: how to become an active bystander

    Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity, digital literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Certificado en Bases de la Salud Pública

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Healthcare Ethics, Biostatistics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Community Health, Scientific Methods, Health Equity, Data Literacy, Health Care, Research Design, Health Policy

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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    C

    Coursera

    Govern Your GenAI Data Safely

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Responsible AI, Governance, Data Management, Generative AI, Metadata Management, AI Security, Data Quality, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Benchmarking, Data Security, SQL, Quality Assurance and Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Database Design, NoSQL, SQL, Data Ethics, Digital Transformation, Query Languages, Data Mining, Databases, Data Analysis, R Programming, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Relational Databases, Predictive Analytics, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Technology Strategies, Business Modeling

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Bachelor in Information Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storytelling, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Javascript and jQuery, Network Troubleshooting, Database Management Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Open Source Technology, Project Scoping, Networking Hardware, Virtualization, Unified Modeling Language, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Design Thinking, Team Oriented, DevSecOps

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • M

    Microsoft

    Interactive Reporting and Visualization in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Power BI, Dashboard, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Management Reporting, Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), User Experience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Ingeniería de Software

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supervised Learning, LLM Application, Unsupervised Learning, Cloud-Native Computing, Process Analysis, Software Testing, Android Jetpack, Model Evaluation, Continuous Deployment, Dashboard, Project Controls, API Design, Software Architecture, Cloud Development, Internet Of Things, Design Thinking, Angular, Security Requirements Analysis, Generative AI

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Georgetown University

    Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Design Thinking, Survey Creation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Market Opportunities, Storytelling, Marketing Planning, International Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Policy Development, Political Sciences

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Power Electronics, Display Devices, Control Systems, Computer Displays, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, USB, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Materials science, electromagnetics, Electronics Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Hardware, Performance Tuning, Image Quality

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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

  • Master of Data Science: Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
  • Gender-based violence: how to become an active bystander: Politecnico di Milano
  • Certificado en Bases de la Salud Pública: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Govern Your GenAI Data Safely: Coursera
  • Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Bachelor in Information Technology: Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Interactive Reporting and Visualization in Power BI: Microsoft
  • Maestría en Ingeniería de Software: Universidad de los Andes
  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University

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