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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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    IBM

    Data Warehousing Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM Cognos Analytics, Database Design, Data Transformation, Star Schema, Data Modeling, MySQL, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, PostgreSQL, IT Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    APIs in Java: Call and Integrate an API

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, API Design, API Testing, Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Apache Maven, Program Development, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), Software Design

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Creating Horizontal and Vertical Timelines in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Project Schedules, Diagram Design, Data Visualization, Project Management, Communication

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design Patterns, Peripheral Devices, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Email Automation, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Java, Server Side, Java Programming, MySQL, Program Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Applications, Data Access, Back-End Web Development, Real Time Data, Development Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of the Arts London

    Introduction to Creative AI

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Design, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Universidad de los Andes

    Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Apply, Analyze & Improve Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Capability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Flow Diagrams, Pareto Chart, Run Chart, Statistical Process Controls, Process Improvement, Statistical Analysis, Quality Control, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Histogram, Scatter Plots

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Requirements Prioritization: Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risking, User Requirements Documents, Scalability, Verification And Validation, Software Visualization, Safety and Security

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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

  • Data Warehousing Capstone Project: IBM
  • APIs in Java: Call and Integrate an API: Coursera
  • Creating Horizontal and Vertical Timelines in PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++: Packt
  • Atención centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Creative AI: University of the Arts London
  • Diseñe su Aula Virtual con Canva: Coursera
  • Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Apply, Analyze & Improve Quality: EDUCBA

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