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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 Michigan

    Liderar equipes

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Performance Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Organizational Structure, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Draw a wireframe in Pencil Project

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Flows, Web Design, Prototyping, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Mockups, Information Architecture, Web Components, Web Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    BCG

    La transformation numérique

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Process Automation, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Business Economics, Innovation, Market Dynamics, Leadership, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Designing and Simulating Physical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Software, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Retention, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Metric, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Peer Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    C

    Coursera

    YouTube Editing: Enhance Videos

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing and Editing, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Customer Data Management, Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Customer Insights, Personally Identifiable Information, Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, User Research, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de Gerenciamento com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment, People Management, Culture Transformation, Employee Training, Delegation Skills, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Building

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Precast Elements

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Manufacturing Processes

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python: Istruzioni per l’uso

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Data Management, Functional Design, Debugging, Database Management, File Management, Databases

    4.1
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    CEO Playbook: Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Analytical Skills, Strategic Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Liderar equipes: University of Michigan
  • Draw a wireframe in Pencil Project: Coursera
  • La transformation numérique: BCG
  • Designing and Simulating Physical Models: MathWorks
  • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • YouTube Editing: Enhance Videos: Coursera
  • Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms: Politecnico di Milano
  • Fundamentos de Gerenciamento com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer : Coursera
  • Precast Elements: L&T EduTech

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