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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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    Microsoft

    Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, User Interface (UI), Data Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    高效协作

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Workflow Management, Collaboration, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Knowledge Transfer, Process Optimization, Team Oriented, Learning Strategies, Smart Goals, Information Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Generative AI for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Photo Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, Image Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Building Objects in C

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Design, Python Programming, Java Programming, Algorithms, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Estimating Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Construction Management, Estimation, Bidding, Construction, Cost Management, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Business Ethics, Budgeting, Project Management, Engineering Plans And Specifications

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Writing is Designing: UX Content & Interface Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Design and Product, Digital Design, User Interface (UI), Technical Writing, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, Content Strategy, Writing, Information Architecture, Product Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Flutter UI and State Management

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Data Structures, Data Modeling, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Análisis de riesgos de desastres y cambio climático

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Hazard Analysis, Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Project Risk Management, Governance, Failure Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Performance Metric, Climate Change Adaptation, Vulnerability Assessments, Civil Engineering, Project Design, Project Management

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Diseñe su Aula Virtual con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Canva (Software), Color Theory, Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Process Map using a Canva Template

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Flow Diagrams, Content Creation, User Accounts, Business

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Finite Element Methods, Medical Devices, Materials science, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Electronics, Quality Assurance, Process Control, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Web Development Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • 高效协作: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Generative AI for Designers: Adobe
  • Building Objects in C: University of Michigan
  • Estimating Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
  • Writing is Designing: UX Content & Interface Strategy: Packt
  • Parallel programming (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Advanced Flutter UI and State Management: Packt
  • Análisis de riesgos de desastres y cambio climático: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Diseñe su Aula Virtual con Canva: Coursera

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