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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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    Rice University

    Using Educational Technology with English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, English Language, Learning Management Systems, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dassault Systèmes

    Virtual Factory for Education

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation Engineering, Technical Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Managing Workplace Harmony

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Negotiation, Team Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Wide Area Networks, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Cloud Security, Automation, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Templates in Adobe Express

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Visual Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Branding, Creativity, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Governance, Legal Risk, Case Law, Corporate Finance, Business Ethics, Civil Law, Contract Review, Partnership Accounting, Organizational Structure, Analysis, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Cultivate Teamwork and Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Motivation, Productivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Meeting Facilitation, Drive Engagement, Safety Culture, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Clinical Informatics, Technical Writing, Product Development, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Designing Agentive Technology: AI for Human Support

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Machine Learning, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Product Manager's Interview Playbook: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Product Design, Product Management, Interviewing Skills, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Portfolio Management, Estimation, Product Strategy, Storytelling, Technical Communication, Communication, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Prioritization, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Using Educational Technology with English Learners: Rice University
  • Virtual Factory for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort: Scrimba
  • Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Managing Workplace Harmony: Coursera
  • Iniciando e planejando projetos: University of California, Irvine
  • Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Pearson
  • Templates in Adobe Express: Adobe
  • Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals: University of Washington
  • Cultivate Teamwork and Collaboration: Harvard Business Review
  • Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University

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