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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Developing a Roadmap Timeline in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Timelines, Product Roadmaps, Microsoft 365, Presentations, Technology Roadmaps, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Project Management, Business Process Management, Business Communication

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Adaptability, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Governance and Risk Management Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, IT Management, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Accountability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a business mind map with Coggle

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Market Analysis, Collaborative Software, Business Modeling, Version Control, Business Strategy, Organizational Skills, Business Writing, Organizational Structure, Business Priorities

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    EDUCBA

    Financial Modeling Starbucks: Analyze & Forecast

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Operating Expense, Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Data, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement, Working Capital, Trend Analysis, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    L&T EduTech

    TBMs,Pile Rigs,Cranes & Hauling Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Construction, Civil Engineering, Equipment Design, Structural Engineering, Safety Standards, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Construction Management, Safety Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hydraulics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
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    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Strategic SEO: A Quick Start to Reach a Wider Audience

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Blogs, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Web Content

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Northeastern University

    Engaging in Enterprise Growth and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Innovation, User Research, Digital Transformation, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software As A Service, Design Thinking, Service Design, Solution Design, Business Strategy, Business Development, Case Studies, Health Technology, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Product Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
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    Packt

    AI Product Management: The Complete Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Commercialization, Technical Product Management, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Product Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Product Design, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Team Performance Management, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, User Feedback

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing a REST API with Go and Cloud Run

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Deployment, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, API Design, Go (Programming Language), Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Access, DevOps, Database Application, Data Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Validate HTML Forms with JavaScript and HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Verification And Validation, Javascript, Web Applications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
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    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Agents 101: Tools for Marketing & Business

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Strategic Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Content Development and Management, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Automation, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Content Management, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interactive Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Developing a Roadmap Timeline in PowerPoint: Coursera
  • CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Governance and Risk Management Concepts: Packt
  • Create a business mind map with Coggle: Coursera
  • Financial Modeling Starbucks: Analyze & Forecast: EDUCBA
  • TBMs,Pile Rigs,Cranes & Hauling Vehicles: L&T EduTech
  • Strategic SEO: A Quick Start to Reach a Wider Audience: Skillshare
  • Engaging in Enterprise Growth and Innovation: Northeastern University
  • AI Product Management: The Complete Handbook: Packt
  • Developing a REST API with Go and Cloud Run: Google Cloud

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