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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 California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, User Accounts, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), File Management, OS Process Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Starweaver

    IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Requirements, Change Requests, Solution Delivery, Systems Analysis, Business Process, Process Analysis, Business Strategies, Project Management, Communication Planning, Training and Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Enterprise Architecture, Root Cause Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Visual Studio, AI Enablement, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Development Tools, GitHub, Debugging, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Installation

    4.3
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Productivity Software, Multimedia, Business Correspondence, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Content Creation, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Business Development

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Mobile Development, Test Case, System Testing, Software Development, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Atmosphere, AI, Famous Horror Mechanics, and Final Touches

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process, Process Analysis, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Quality Control, Quality Assessment, Project Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Prototyping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 1: Fundamentos de la electrónica analógica

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Heavy Manufacturing Process and System

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Robotics, Materials science, Automation, Quality Assurance

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

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

  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Build Your First GUI App With Java: Coursera
  • IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Exam Prep: Starweaver
  • Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
  • Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway: Coursera
  • Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
  • Atmosphere, AI, Famous Horror Mechanics, and Final Touches: Packt
  • Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations: Northeastern University
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Functions: Packt

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