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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 Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Network Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

    4.6
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    435 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Business and Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Business Operations, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Marketing, Process Mapping, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Systems, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business, Political Sciences

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing Architecture, Big Data, Wireless Networks, SPSS, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Telecommunications, Local Area Networks, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Apple iOS, Market Analysis, Display Devices, Product Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Design, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    GitLab

    How to Manage a Remote Team

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Culture Transformation, Performance Metric, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Performance Management, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Strategy, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Research, Blockchain, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, Workforce Development, Court Systems, Entrepreneurship, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Design Thinking

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Customer experience improvement, IT Service Management, Service Improvement, Change Control, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Technical Management, Technical Services, Enterprise Architecture, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Design, Managed Services, Agile Methodology, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Quality Improvement, Organizational Structure, IT Infrastructure

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Python Program From UST

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    National Taiwan University

    CAD/BIM技術與應用

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Drawings, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, AutoCAD, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction Estimating, Technical Drawing, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Management, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Estimation, Building Design, Construction, Engineering Calculations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    JavaScript Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Web Design and Development, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI), Debugging

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Network Communication: University of Colorado System
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Business and Marketing Strategies: University of London
  • Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data: Yonsei University
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • How to Manage a Remote Team: GitLab
  • El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho: Universidad Austral
  • ITIL V4 Certification Preparation: EDUCBA
  • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera

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