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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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    Packt

    JavaScript in Modern Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, UI Components, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Javascript, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Back-End Web Development, Context Management, Data Persistence, Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    JavaScript Foundations and Essential Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Application Deployment, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Scripting, Programming Principles, GitHub, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Validation, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for People Management

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Developing Training Materials, Training Programs, Responsible AI, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Generative AI Agents, Employee Training, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, AI Personalization, Employee Surveys, Performance Review, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Survey Creation, Data Analysis, Surveys

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Building and Managing User Interfaces

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Frameworks, Data Validation, Data Structures, Data Modeling, Animations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced WordPress Development Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Ajax, Content Management Systems, Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Development, MySQL, Javascript and jQuery, Database Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine 5 — 3D Props - Medieval Market

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Cameras & Production

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Video Production, Post-Production, Video Editing, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Live Streaming, Real Time Data

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    React Beginner Project: Build a Color Picker Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Requirement Gathering and Analysis with GenAI Training

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Software Design Documents, Requirements Elicitation, Workflow Management, User Story, Prioritization, Hugging Face, Customer Insights, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Lightcap 3: Light in outdoor contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Human Factors, Psychology, Electrical Systems, Environmental Science, Aesthetics, Safety Standards, Research, Technical Standard, Safety and Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Architectural Modeling and Texturing

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Design Elements And Principles, Technical Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Experience Essentials: Unlocking the UX Process with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Miro AI, Wireframing, User Research, Design Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • JavaScript in Modern Web Development: Packt
  • JavaScript Foundations and Essential Concepts: Packt
  • Generative AI for People Management: Edureka
  • Building and Managing User Interfaces: Packt
  • Advanced WordPress Development Techniques: Packt
  • Blender to Unreal Engine 5 — 3D Props - Medieval Market: Packt
  • Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Cameras & Production: Skillshare
  • React Beginner Project: Build a Color Picker Tool: Scrimba
  • Requirement Gathering and Analysis with GenAI Training: Simplilearn
  • Lightcap 3: Light in outdoor contexts : Eindhoven University of Technology

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