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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 Chinese University of Hong Kong

    The Beauty of Kunqu Opera

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Performing Arts, Classical Music, Aesthetics, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Art History, Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    206 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Team Management, Empathy, Collaboration, Visionary, Virtual Teams, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Database Software, Database Systems, Database Design, Information Management, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Agile Project: Product Prototype Touchpoint Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Wireframing, Product Roadmaps, Customer experience strategy (CX), Agile Project Management, Persona Development, User Experience, Product Requirements, User Story, Product Development, User Research, Product Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360

    Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Software Installation, Functional Design, Technical Design, Design, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Creative Design, Data Import/Export

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, MySQL, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Database Design, SQL, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Relational Databases

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    C++: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Technical Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Web Development, Software Testing, Test Automation, Development Testing, WordPress, Javascript

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, Emerging Technologies, Governance

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Data Validation, Python Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, Data Processing, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cómo crear presentaciones usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Content Creation, Public Speaking, Graphic Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Beauty of Kunqu Opera: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Lead with Confidence: Harvard Business Review
  • Fundamentals of Database Systems: Coursera
  • Agile Project: Product Prototype Touchpoint Analysis in Miro: Coursera
  • 3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360: Packt
  • Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • C++: Algorithms: Codio
  • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM
  • Digital Transformation: Illinois Tech
  • Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs: EDUCBA

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