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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.


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Popular Game Design Courses and Certifications


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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computer Programming Tools, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Software Development Tools, Cybersecurity, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Problem Solving

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    University of Michigan

    Model Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics

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    JetBrains

    Kotlin for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Spring Framework, Android Development, IntelliJ IDEA, Functional Design, Interoperability, Unit Testing

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    Microsoft

    Code and framework based agent development

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Secure Coding, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Основы графического дизайна

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design Software, Color Theory, Layout Design, Image Quality, Creativity

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    Coursera

    Building AI Agents for Complex Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Context Management, Scenario Testing, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Debugging

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    Arizona State University

    Entender el diseño

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design, Design Strategies, Product Design, User Experience Design, Sustainable Design, Innovation, Graphic Design, Social Impact, Consumer Behaviour, Economics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    AI Image Generation and Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Generative AI, Photo Editing, Multimedia, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, ChatGPT, Marketing Materials, Digital Media Strategy, Video Editing, Logo Design, Automation, E-Commerce

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Data Ethics, Web Analytics and SEO

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    Board Infinity

    The Future of Work – Managing Hybrid & AI-Augmented Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Automation, AI Workflows, Digital Communications, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Negotiation and Conflict Resolution for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership, Mediation, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Influencing, Collaboration

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

  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
  • Model Thinking: University of Michigan
  • Kotlin for Java Developers: JetBrains
  • Code and framework based agent development: Microsoft
  • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
  • Основы графического дизайна: California Institute of the Arts
  • Building AI Agents for Complex Tasks: Coursera
  • Entender el diseño: Arizona State University
  • AI Image Generation and Content Creation: LearnKartS
  • Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder

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