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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 Colorado System

    Hacking and Patching

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Technical Review, Code Review, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Data, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation

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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Project Management, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Case Studies, Team Oriented, Project Documentation

    4.5
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    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Management, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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    725 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Engineering Maintainable Android Apps

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testability, Software Engineering, Android Development, Application Security, Test Case, Software Design, Software Architecture, Mobile Security, Application Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Unreal Engine for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Video Production, 3D Assets, Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storytelling, Video Game Development, Video Editing, Post-Production, Animations, Live Streaming, Motion Graphics, User Interface (UI), Image Quality, Real Time Data

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Storyboard in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Dashboard, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Marketing, User Accounts, Business

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Creative Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Strategic Thinking

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Timelines, Mortgage Loans

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Hacking and Patching: University of Colorado System
  • Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential: SkillUp
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Engineering Maintainable Android Apps: Vanderbilt University
  • Unreal Engine for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Create a Storyboard in Canva: Coursera
  • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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