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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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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Microfabrication

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Materials science, Product Testing, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Personal protective equipment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Vertex AI Studio - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Multimodal Prompts, AI Enablement, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Vertex AI Studio - Bahasa Indonesia

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Interactive Design, Google Cloud Platform, Prototyping, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Product Lifecycle Management, Model Deployment, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Scripting Case Study - Creating a Console Application

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Validation, Business Logic, Programming Principles, Verification And Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Linux, File Management, File Systems, File I/O, Systems Architecture, Computer Architecture

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    Scrimba

    Learn Express.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Web Frameworks, Server Side, Application Servers, Web Applications, Web Servers, Restful API, JSON, Middleware, API Design, Real Time Data, Routing Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Validate & Elevate: Usability Testing in Sketch

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Software Design Documents, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Prototyping, User Research, Test Planning, Design Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Leadership Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Adaptability, Change Management, Organizational Change, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Data Management, Databases, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Principais Elementos do Sucesso do Cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Retention, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Organizational Structure, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Value Propositions

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    Skillshare

    Animated Storytelling: Emotive Animation in Procreate Dreams

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Musical Composition, Motion Graphics, Video Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Microfabrication: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Vertex AI Studio - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Vertex AI Studio - Bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
  • Python Scripting Case Study - Creating a Console Application: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Learn Express.js: Scrimba
  • Validate & Elevate: Usability Testing in Sketch: Coursera
  • Physical Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace: University of Alberta
  • Agile Leadership Principles and Practices: University of Maryland, College Park
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 3: Pearson

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