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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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    IBM

    Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LLM Application, User Interface (UI), Embeddings, UI Components, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Estrategia de Identidad de una Marca

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Content Strategy, Business Strategies, Market Research, Content Creation, Creative Design, Target Audience, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    (Business Writing) الكتابة في مجال الأعمال

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Presentations, Report Writing, Communication, Grammar, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Technical Writing, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Java Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Time Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools

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

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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Cinematography, Videography, Video Production, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Project Management: Gestiona tu proyecto y equipo con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Timelines, Presentations, Kanban Principles, Project Design, Project Management, Project Coordination, Team Management

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Customer Journey Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, ChatGPT, Customer experience strategy (CX), AI Enablement, Real Time Data, Persona Development, Design Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Infrastructure for Transportation Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Building Services Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, HVAC, Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Architecture and Construction, Electrical Systems, Public Works, Construction Management, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Sustainable Engineering, Building Design, Land Development, Sustainable Development, Facility Management

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    University of Minnesota

    Matrix Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Solution Design, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Your First GUI App With Java

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Application Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Java, Software Design

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers: IBM
  • Estrategia de Identidad de una Marca: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • (Business Writing) الكتابة في مجال الأعمال: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image : California Institute of the Arts
  • Project Management: Gestiona tu proyecto y equipo con Canva: Coursera
  • GenAI for Customer Journey Mapping: Coursera
  • Infrastructure for Transportation Systems: L&T EduTech

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