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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

    Reimagining Educational Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education and Training, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Adult Education, Collaboration, Family Support, Professional Development, Working With Children, Relationship Building, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, ASP.NET, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Docker (Software), Database Systems, Systems Integration, Data Validation, Business Logic, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    BCG

    Цифровая трансформация

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

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Brand Awareness Survey in Qualtrics

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Market Research, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Brand Management, Research, User Research

    4.9
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    Dartmouth College

    Engineering of Structures: Compression

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Construction, Building Design, Engineering Design Process, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mechanics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Maximizing Miles: Enhancing EV Range & Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems, Thermal Management, Sustainable Technologies, Power Electronics, Equipment Design, Technology Solutions, Mechanical Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Trabajo en equipo y creatividad

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Team Building, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sports Marketing Strategies & Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Event Planning, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Storytelling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Corporate Strategy, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Digital Marketing, Sustainability Reporting, Contract Management, E-Commerce, Customer experience improvement, Virtual Teams, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Blockchain, Cross Platform Development, Influencing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating Infographics with GenAI for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Data Visualization, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Technical Communication, Content Creation, Generative AI, Process Mapping, Communication, ChatGPT

    4.5
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Collaboration, Cooperation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Leadership, Relationship Building, Empathy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Renewable Energy: Manufacturing Career Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Control, Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Supply Chain, Electric Power Systems, Workforce Planning, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Creative Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making, Collaboration

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Reimagining Educational Innovation: University of Michigan
  • .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS: Packt
  • Цифровая трансформация: BCG
  • Create a Brand Awareness Survey in Qualtrics: Coursera
  • Engineering of Structures: Compression: Dartmouth College
  • Maximizing Miles: Enhancing EV Range & Efficiency: Coursera
  • Trabajo en equipo y creatividad: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sports Marketing Strategies & Innovation: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Creating Infographics with GenAI for Marketing: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System

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