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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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    28DIGITAL

    Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, System Requirements, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Cloud Infrastructure, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Systems Integration, System Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Innovation, Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Enhanced Presentations Captivating Audiences with TOME

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine - 3D Plants and Vegetation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Reality, Data Import/Export, File Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Regulatory Requirements, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Employee Surveys, Employee Retention

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Student Engagement, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, User Experience, Unity Engine, Display Devices, Experience Design, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Animations, Peripheral Devices

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Oracle SQL Developer for Databases & Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Databases, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Development, Graphical Tools, Design Strategies, Design, Program Evaluation, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Web Analytics, Automation

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Petroleum Industry, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Process Analysis, Oil and Gas

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Designing a Customer Support Chatbot Using Flowise

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, User Interface (UI), Web Design, No-Code Development, AI Workflows, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Self Service Technologies, LLM Application, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Quality Assurance

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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

  • Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT: 28DIGITAL
  • AI-Enhanced Presentations Captivating Audiences with TOME: Coursera
  • 遗传学实验: Peking University
  • Blender to Unreal Engine - 3D Plants and Vegetation: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Master Oracle SQL Developer for Databases & Tables: EDUCBA
  • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI: Coursera

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