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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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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Database

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Redis, Data Store, Relational Databases, Database Management, Operational Databases, Real Time Data, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Transaction Processing, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Presentation Skills with Story Telling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    OpenCL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, C (Programming Language), Application Performance Management, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Agile for Product Managers: Scaling Agile Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Product Development, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Dependency Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Product Roadmaps, Collaboration, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Coordination, Release Management, Prioritization, Estimation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Complete Vue.js Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vue.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    GraphQL Mastery: From Fundamentals to Production

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, Cloud Deployment, JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Performance, Database Development, Maintainability, Node.JS, Server Side, Authentications, Application Performance Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Rapport Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Agile Accelerator: Navigating Lean Startup, Agile, and Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Product Improvement, Sprint Planning, Business Process, Process Improvement, Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Azure - Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtualization, Cloud Storage, Scalability

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Quality Management: Apply SPC, Six Sigma & Lean

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Control, Brainstorming, Benchmarking, Process Improvement, Run Chart, Continuous Improvement Process, Pareto Chart, Root Cause Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Interacción social y cultura organizacional

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Qualitative Research, Organizational Effectiveness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Culture, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Employee Engagement, Research Methodologies, Leadership, Sustainable Development, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    DP-300 Azure Relational DBA

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, Database Administration, Scalability, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Data Migration, Transact-SQL, Stored Procedure, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Machines

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

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

  • AWS: Database: Whizlabs
  • Presentation Skills with Story Telling: Packt
  • OpenCL Programming: Coursera
  • Advanced Agile for Product Managers: Scaling Agile Teams: Coursera
  • The Complete Vue.js Course for Beginners: Packt
  • GraphQL Mastery: From Fundamentals to Production: Board Infinity
  • Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback : University of Michigan
  • Agile Accelerator: Navigating Lean Startup, Agile, and Scrum: IE Business School
  • Microsoft Azure - Basics: EDUCBA
  • Master Quality Management: Apply SPC, Six Sigma & Lean: EDUCBA

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