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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


  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Integration, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Architecture, Maintainability, System Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Design, Usability, Acceptance Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Test Script Development, Angular, Agile Software Development, Application Design, Software Design Patterns

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Inteligencia Analítica de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Systems Thinking, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storytelling, Reinforcement Learning, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Simulations, Dashboard, Transfer Learning, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Operations Research

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Post Graduate Diploma in Management Online

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Search Engine Marketing, Working Capital, Competitive Analysis, Operations Management, Business Valuation, Design Thinking, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Team Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Promotional Strategies, Financial Statement Analysis, Technical Consulting, Business Analytics, Business Ethics

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Natural Language Processing, Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Distributed Computing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Digital Signal Processing, Probability & Statistics, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Text Mining, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • C

    Clemson University

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Large Language Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Generative AI, MySQL, Model Evaluation, Database Theory, Software Development Methodologies, Usability, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Responsible AI, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of North Texas

    Bachelor of Science in General Business

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Mediation, Model Evaluation, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Change, Event Management, Grammar, Sales Process, Data Visualization, Marketing Planning, Design Thinking, Public Policies, Global Marketing, Probability & Statistics, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Digital Media Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Music History, Sociology

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Data Analysis, Database Management, NoSQL, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Database Management Systems, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Technical Communication

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Bachelor in Information Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storytelling, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Javascript and jQuery, Network Troubleshooting, Database Management Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Open Source Technology, Project Scoping, Networking Hardware, Virtualization, Unified Modeling Language, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Design Thinking, Team Oriented, DevSecOps

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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In summary, here are 8 of our most popular game design courses

  • Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
  • Maestría en Inteligencia Analítica de Datos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Management Online: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering: Dartmouth College
  • Master of Science in Computer Science: Clemson University
  • Bachelor of Science in General Business: University of North Texas
  • Master of Data Science: Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor in Information Technology: Illinois Institute of Technology

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