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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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    ESADE Business and Law School

    Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership, Business Systems, Relationship Management, Technology Strategies, Organizational Structure, Conflict Management, Business, Family Support, Business Valuation, Communication, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing, Value Propositions, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Cloud Applications, Email Automation, Data Management

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, E-Commerce, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Process Design, Data Integrity, Computer Security, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Contract Management, Governance

    4.7
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Business Analysis, Excel Formulas, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Cryptography, DevSecOps, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Security Engineering, Software Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Security, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Controls, Software Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    GRAMMY GO

    Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Analytics, Data Validation

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Creación XR y Metaversos para todos

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prototyping, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, Augmented Reality, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, UI/UX Research, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, User Experience, C# (Programming Language), Development Environment, Display Devices, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gobierno Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Public Key Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Para a Empresa

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Transformation, Governance, Cryptography, Financial Inclusion, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Financial Systems, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Business Management, New Business Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, 3D Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace: Coursera
  • Salesforce Introduction: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training: Simplilearn
  • Cyber Security: DevOps: Macquarie University
  • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO
  • Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value: Illinois Tech
  • Creación XR y Metaversos para todos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Gobierno Digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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