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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Creativity, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Kanban Principles, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Cloud Security, CI/CD, User Story, Microservices, Sprint Retrospectives, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Dataflow, PostgreSQL, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Big Data, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Operational Databases, Database Design, Database Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Sales Strategy, Arbitration, Communication, Influencing, Planning, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

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    Packt

    3D Character Rigging in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphics Software, Design and Product

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Usability Testing, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Product Management, Innovation, Continuous Delivery, Agile Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Product Lifecycle Management, User Research, User Centered Design, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Javascript, Encryption, Algorithms, AI Personalization, Software Development, Data Processing, Problem Solving, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Data Ethics, Debugging, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Disaster Recovery, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Jenkins, Google App Engine, Business Continuity, Docker (Software), Containerization, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Managed Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Networking, Data Storage, Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure Architecture

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Expense Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Commercialization, Product Management, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Return On Investment, Product Development, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creativity, Responsible AI

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, AI Enablement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, SQL

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Agile Development

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Persona Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Continuous Delivery, Product Testing, Customer Insights, User Research, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Kanban Principles, Product Development, Persona (User Experience)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University
  • IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
  • Google Cloud Database Engineer: Google Cloud
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
  • 3D Character Rigging in Blender: Packt
  • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect: Google Cloud
  • Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Generative AI for Product Managers: IBM

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