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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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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Software Design Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Software Engineering, Maintainability, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Technical Design, Web Services, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of General Utility Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Process Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Electrical Systems, Process Control, Water Quality, Control Systems, Engineering Design Process, Construction Engineering, Materials science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Embedded Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Pseudocode, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Systems Integration, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, As-Built Drawings, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Structural Analysis, Functional Design, Conceptual Design, Layout Design, Construction Estimating, 3D Modeling

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Electrical Design Engineer - Wiring Diagrams

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Wiring, Wire Harnesses, Engineering Documentation, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Drawings, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Document Management, Software Documentation, Design Software, Technical Communication, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Technical Standard, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn Intermediate C# Scripting for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Scalability, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Database Design: A Modern Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Database Management, Databases, Data Modeling, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Management, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Study Design

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Health Care, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Interactive Document Design in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Canva (Software), Layout Design, Digital Design, Information Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    PCB/CAD Design – Signal Routing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Model Deployment, Electronic Hardware, CI/CD, Security Engineering, Routing Protocols, Electronics Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Verification And Validation, Design Software, Technical Design, Differential Equations, Business Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Electrical Design Engineer - Circuit Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Analysis, High Voltage, Grant Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Software Design Principles: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Design of General Utility Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Foundations of Embedded Software Design: Coursera
  • AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning: EDUCBA
  • Electrical Design Engineer - Wiring Diagrams: Coursera
  • Learn Intermediate C# Scripting for Unity Game Development: Packt
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Database Design: A Modern Approach: Logical Operations
  • Population Health: Study Design: Universiteit Leiden
  • Interactive Document Design in Canva: Coursera

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