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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

    Crear Presentaciones Interactivas con Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Digital Publishing, digital literacy, Content Creation, Animations, Multimedia, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Interactive Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Xbox

    Product Strategy and Roadmapping

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, User Story, New Product Development, Quality Assurance, Product Requirements, Product Strategy, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Ideation, Innovation, Change Management, Market Opportunities, Prioritization

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of London

    Statistics and Clustering in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Systems, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, User Accounts, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Trustworthy AI for Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Machine Learning, Verification And Validation, Health Technology, Model Evaluation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Presentation, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Visualization, Tree Maps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Heat Maps, Computer Displays, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Mapping, Display Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Preventative Care, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Precision Medicine, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, Business Analysis, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, ChatGPT, Technical Consulting, Software Architecture, Consulting, Systems Thinking, Business Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategies for Effective Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Systems Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    C

    Coursera

    Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Restful API, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Node.JS, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, GitHub

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Editing, Communication, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Crear Presentaciones Interactivas con Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
  • Product Strategy and Roadmapping: Xbox
  • Statistics and Clustering in Python: University of London
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Trustworthy AI for Healthcare Management: Politecnico di Milano
  • Data Visualization: Johns Hopkins University
  • Population Health: Predictive Analytics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture: SkillUp
  • Strategies for Effective Engagement : University of Colorado Boulder

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