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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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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    860 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Computing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Product Development, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Product Strategy, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Requirements Management, Innovation, Leadership, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Insights

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    332 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Unilever

    Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Performance Reporting, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, MarTech

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Emotional and Social Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Compassion, Mindfulness, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Growth Strategies, Brand Awareness, Digital Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Mind and Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Probability, Artificial Neural Networks, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Convolutional Neural Networks, Algorithms, Human Development, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Deep Learning, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    366 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Software Architecture, Databases, OS Process Management, Content Management, Service Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    411 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Investments, Derivatives, Business Valuation, Financial Policy, Financial Data, Equities, Project Design, Market Dynamics, Risk Management, Business Mathematics, Market Trend, Credit Risk, Project Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, System Requirements, Systems Analysis, Performance Testing, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Network Protocols

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    627 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Business Innovation and Digital Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Business Solutions, Business Planning, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Design and Product, Business Risk Management, Branding, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Creativity, Innovation and Transformation: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler: Coursera
  • Product Management Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst: Unilever
  • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis
  • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera
  • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers: Vanderbilt University
  • Finance for Everyone: McMaster University
  • Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

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