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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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    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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    UBITS

    ¿Cómo tomar decisiones en tiempos de caos?

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Business Leadership, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a presentation with Microsoft SWAY

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Microsoft Office, Design, Microsoft 365, Education Software and Technology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI in Insurance: Automating Claims & Risk Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Insurance, Decision Support Systems, AI Product Strategy, Expense Management, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Insurance Policies, Underwriting, AI Personalization, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Claims Processing, Financial Services, Personalized Service, Business Process Automation, Automation, Risk Management, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, System Configuration, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, File I/O, Programming Principles

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Sourcing, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Machine Learning for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Supervised Learning, Online Advertising, Customer Retention, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Customer Insights, Google Analytics, Data Ethics

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Getting Started with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, API Design, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Development Environment, Maintainability, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    A Guide to Diversifying and Transforming Football Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Change, Governance, Advocacy, Social Justice, Organizational Structure, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Culture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST : The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • ¿Cómo tomar decisiones en tiempos de caos?: UBITS
  • Create a presentation with Microsoft SWAY: Coursera
  • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
  • GenAI in Insurance: Automating Claims & Risk Mitigation: Coursera
  • Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming: EDUCBA
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy: University of Western Australia
  • Machine Learning for Marketing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Getting Started with TypeScript: Edureka
  • Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder

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