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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 Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Communication Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    NIIT

    RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, Microservices, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Databases, Data Persistence, Server Side, Application Deployment, Javascript, Software Documentation, Data Modeling

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Writing Effective Technical Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Target Audience, Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Networking, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Resource and Waste Management in Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Building Codes, HVAC, Construction, Stormwater Management, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Construction Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Diseñando páginas web con Bootstrap 4

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, LESS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Components, Javascript and jQuery, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Javascript

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas, Construction Inspection, Construction, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Standards, Mechanical Design, Materials science, Engineering Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Fundamentos Estratégicos Empresariales

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Strategic Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Marketing, Financial Statements, Governance, Stakeholder Analysis, Working Capital, Corporate Strategy, Marketing Planning, Operations Management, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Quality Management, Business Strategy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Manejo de bases de datos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Data Persistence, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Design, Technical Management, Smart Goals, API Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Set and Achieve Team Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Motivational Skills, Collaboration, Productivity, Employee Engagement, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Supply And Demand, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Layout Design, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
  • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
  • Resource and Waste Management in Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Diseñando páginas web con Bootstrap 4: Universidad Austral
  • ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Fundamentos Estratégicos Empresariales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Manejo de bases de datos con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Set and Achieve Team Goals: Google

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