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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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    University of California, Irvine

    بدء المشاريع والتخطيط لها

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Influencing

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    GitHub Copilot & ChatGPT for Devs - Code Smarter in 2024

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Docker (Software), ChatGPT, Google Gemini, OpenAI, AI Workflows, Development Environment, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Git (Version Control System), Debugging

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Primeros pasos en Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Infographics, Presentations, Advertising, Marketing, Project Design, User Accounts, Data Sharing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Software Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Compensation Strategy, Case Studies, Compensation and Benefits, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Solidity Mastery: Foundations to Advanced Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Computational Logic, Software Development Tools, Business Logic, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation, Business Communication, Business Acumen, Customer Service, Cost Benefit Analysis, Product Management, Financial Acumen, Customer experience strategy (CX), Stakeholder Communications, New Product Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Business, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Disaster Recovery, Capacity Management, Virtual Networking, IT Automation, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Application Deployment, Application Security, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Capacity Planning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Teaching, TCP/IP, Student Engagement, Network Protocols, Pedagogy, Multimedia, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Music

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    العمل الجماعي والإبداع

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Collaboration, Innovation, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • بدء المشاريع والتخطيط لها: University of California, Irvine
  • The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase: SkillUp
  • GitHub Copilot & ChatGPT for Devs - Code Smarter in 2024: Packt
  • Primeros pasos en Visme: Coursera
  • برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج: Duke University
  • Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Solidity Mastery: Foundations to Advanced Smart Contracts: Packt
  • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations: Siemens
  • CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003): Packt
  • Environmental Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park

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