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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.


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Popular Game Design Courses and Certifications


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Quantitative Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Markov Model, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Dassault Systèmes

    xDesign Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Ethics, Search Engine Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Marketing Materials, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Market Research, Business Ethics, Product Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gobierno Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Public Key Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Coursera

    Psychological Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empowerment, Resilience, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Codio

    Java: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Ideation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Starweaver

    How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cost Reduction, Generative AI, Innovation, Automation, Customer experience improvement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L

    L&T EduTech

    Fire Hydrant System

    Skills you'll gain: Pump Stations, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Hydraulics, Building Services Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Safety Standards, Structural Analysis, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Iniciando e planejando projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Project Coordination, Influencing, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Data Visualization, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Content Creation, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    I

    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Fundraising, Market Analysis, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Quantitative Model Checking: 28DIGITAL
  • xDesign Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion: Dassault Systèmes
  • Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Gobierno Digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Psychological Safety: Coursera
  • Java: Algorithms: Codio
  • Data Mining Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy : Starweaver
  • Fire Hydrant System: L&T EduTech
  • Iniciando e planejando projetos: University of California, Irvine

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