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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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    Coursera

    OutSystems Advanced App Architecture and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Application Design, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Enterprise Application Management, Application Performance Management, Performance Testing, Solution Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, Case Studies, Continuous Improvement Process, Maintainability, Team Management, Performance Analysis, Scalability, Debugging

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    Interactive Computer Graphics

    Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Robotics, 3D Assets, Algorithms, Simulations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Programming APIs with C# and .NET

    Skills you'll gain: GraphQL, API Design, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, ASP.NET, Authentications, Data Validation, .NET Framework, Authorization (Computing), C# (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Software Documentation, Microsoft Azure, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Application Deployment, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Graph Theory, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms, System Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    AI Product Management: The Complete Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Commercialization, Technical Product Management, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Product Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Product Design, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Team Performance Management, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, User Feedback

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Interdisciplinarity in Thought and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Creative Thinking, Multimedia, Cognitive flexibility, Photo Editing, Music, Storytelling, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Critical Thinking, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Systems Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process, 3D Assets, Materials science, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Design, Equipment Design, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Manufacturing and Production, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    A CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Risk, AI Security, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IE Business School

    Brand and Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Brand Awareness, Product Management, Brand Loyalty, Product Strategy, Product Planning, New Product Development, Internal Communications, Design and Product, Employee Engagement, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Systems and Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Systems Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Data Integration, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Engagement, Release Management, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Software Testing, Information Technology

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Problem Solving, Solution Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    تصميم نموذج أولي للألعاب باستخدام Figma:تصميم لعبة TicTacToe

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Game Design, Prototyping, Mockups, UI Components, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • OutSystems Advanced App Architecture and Performance: Coursera
  • Interactive Computer Graphics: The University of Tokyo
  • Programming APIs with C# and .NET: Packt
  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
  • AI Product Management: The Complete Handbook: Packt
  • Interdisciplinarity in Thought and Practice: Michigan State University
  • Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
  • A CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience: Packt
  • Brand and Product Management: IE Business School
  • IBM Systems and Solutions Architect: IBM

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