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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


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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Research, Community Development, Creative Thinking, Community Outreach, Climate Change Adaptation, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Full-Stack Web Development, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Créer une présentation professionnelle avec Prezi

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Developing Training Materials, Sales Presentation, Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Productivity Software, Project Documentation, Graphic Design, Business Communication, Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Science, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute of Science

    Designing a MEMS-Based Sensor for Exhaled Breath Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Technical Documentation, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Technical Communication, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Prototyping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Tables & Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Style Guides, Graphic Design, Technical Documentation, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Construction Practices in Metro Rails

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Transportation Operations, Electrical Systems, Construction Management, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Emerging Technologies, Building Design, Architectural Design, Structural Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategies for Effective Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Systems Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29: The University of Edinburgh
  • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
  • Créer une présentation professionnelle avec Prezi: Coursera
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone: Wesleyan University
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Designing a MEMS-Based Sensor for Exhaled Breath Analysis: Indian Institute of Science
  • Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Tables & Effects: Skillshare
  • Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction: Politecnico di Milano
  • Construction Practices in Metro Rails: L&T EduTech

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