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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Controlled Generation with the Gemini API

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Text Mining, Game Design, Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea un mapa de proceso con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Diagram Design, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Account Management, Marketing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Data Validation, Python Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, Data Processing, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Building a Complete MEAN Stack Application

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, MongoDB, Angular, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design, Web Applications, Restful API, Secure Coding, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting: Files, Inheritance, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Persistence, NumPy, Data Processing, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Query Languages, Database Application, Databases, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Design, Data Import/Export, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة المعرفة | Knowledge Management

    Skills you'll gain: Knowledge Transfer, Information Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Competitive Intelligence, Business Strategy, Content Management, Performance Measurement, Employee Training, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Calidad en la atención clínica

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Care Coordination, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Communication, Collaboration, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Teamwork, Communication Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Electronic Hardware, Programming Principles, Control Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Storage

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Event Monitoring, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Networking, System Monitoring, Network Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Infrastructure, Managed Services, Firewall, Network Security, Load Balancing, Network Routing, Cloud Security

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    3DS Max Character Modeling: Build & Refine

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Realidad Aumentada

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Installation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Debugging, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Controlled Generation with the Gemini API: Google Cloud
  • Crea un mapa de proceso con Canva: Coursera
  • Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs: EDUCBA
  • Building a Complete MEAN Stack Application: Board Infinity
  • Python Scripting: Files, Inheritance, and Databases: LearnQuest
  • إدارة المعرفة | Knowledge Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Calidad en la atención clínica: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems: EDUCBA
  • Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • 3DS Max Character Modeling: Build & Refine: EDUCBA

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