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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

    Optimization with Next.js: Build a Product Portfolio Website

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Microsoft Visual Studio

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo usar las funciones escondidas de Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Design, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Content Creation, Social Media, Digital Marketing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    Kotter

    Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 5-8

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Overcoming Obstacles, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Leadership, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Employee Engagement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Change Management, Project Management, System Implementation, Compliance Auditing, Software Testing, Auditing, Development Testing, Information Technology, Verification And Validation, Project Management Office (PMO), Internal Controls, Governance, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Data Integrity, Risk Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Product Manager's Interview Playbook: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Product Design, Product Management, Interviewing Skills, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Portfolio Management, Estimation, Product Strategy, Storytelling, Technical Communication, Communication, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Prioritization, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Beginner's Guide to Adobe After Effects: Core Tools & Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Adobe After Effects, File Management, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Timelines, Graphics Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create an infographic with Infogram

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Infographics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Diagram Design, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    User DNA: Crafting Personas & Journey Maps in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Design Research, User Research, User Centered Design, Usability, User Flows, Persona Development, Qualitative Research, Process Mapping, Design Software, Collaborative Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Strategic Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Technical Product Management, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Product Development, Go To Market Strategy, New Product Development, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    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
    ·
    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a fundraising page on Chuffed

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Goal Setting, Campaign Management, Project Design, Drive Engagement, Content Creation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Optimization with Next.js: Build a Product Portfolio Website: Coursera
  • Cómo usar las funciones escondidas de Canva: Coursera
  • Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 5-8: Kotter
  • Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation: Packt
  • Product Manager's Interview Playbook: Strategies for Success: Board Infinity
  • Beginner's Guide to Adobe After Effects: Core Tools & Setup: Skillshare
  • Create an infographic with Infogram : Coursera
  • User DNA: Crafting Personas & Journey Maps in Miro: Coursera
  • Strategic Product Management: Board Infinity
  • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA

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