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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 Alberta

    Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Occupational Health, Teamwork, Stress Management, Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Crisis Management, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Occupational Safety And Health, Human Resource Policies, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Communication, Leadership and Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Italiano

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Firewall, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    كيفية إنشاء الفرق والانضمام إليها باستخدام كانفا

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Collaborative Software, Motion Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Business Process, Advertising

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Master SQL for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Debugging, Diagram Design, Functional Design, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Neural Networks and Model Regularization

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Network Planning And Design, Machine Learning, Computer Vision

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Creación de diagramas de clases UML en GenMyModel

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Diagram Design, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Software Design

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize Your Database with Indexes

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Systems, Performance Tuning, Databases, Database Administration, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Open University

    From prototyping to validating business models

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Verification And Validation, Presentations, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Preparar Atividades PhET para Educação STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Reviews, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry: Future of Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Engineering, Cultural Diversity, Engineering Practices, Sustainable Technologies, Cultural Sensitivity, Data Ethics, Digital Transformation, Collaboration, Generative AI, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace: University of Alberta
  • Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Italiano: Google Cloud
  • كيفية إنشاء الفرق والانضمام إليها باستخدام كانفا: Coursera
  • Master SQL for Data Analysis: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode: Packt
  • Mastering Neural Networks and Model Regularization: Johns Hopkins University
  • Creación de diagramas de clases UML en GenMyModel: Universidad de los Andes
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Optimize Your Database with Indexes: Coursera
  • From prototyping to validating business models: The Open University

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