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    Explore game design principles for creating engaging games. Learn about game mechanics, storytelling, and user experience.

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      University of North Texas

      Pathways to Civic Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Community Organizing, Community Development, Immigration Law, Social Skills, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Empathy, Policy Analysis, Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Salesforce Certified AI Specialist Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Ethics, Workflow Management, Customer Relationship Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Predictive Modeling, Data Security, Data Modeling, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Materials and Textures in Unreal Engine 5

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Make Continuous Improvements with Retrospective Maps in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Collaborative Software, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, Project Documentation, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Agile Software Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      UX: Visual Design Process

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Adobe XD, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Oral Expression, Design Reviews, Interactive Design, Human Centered Design, Style Guides, Color Theory, Storytelling

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Cross Platform Mobile Development with React Native

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Performance Tuning, Apple Xcode, Android Studio, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management, Data Storage, Javascript, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Learn Node.js

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JSON, Server Side, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Development, Package and Software Management, Routing Protocols, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Product R&D Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Ideation, Design Thinking, Process Optimization, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Unity Game Projects — 20+ Mini Projects in Unity and C#

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Animations, User Interface (UI), Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Algorithms, Computer Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alignor

      Giving and Receiving Feedback in a Diverse Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Conflict Management, Advocacy, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Performance Review, Relationship Building

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Digital Case Method

      Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Video Production, Storyboarding, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Media Production, Education Software and Technology, Photography, Storytelling, Content Creation, Multimedia, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Pathways to Civic Engagement: University of North Texas
    • Salesforce Certified AI Specialist Certification: Packt
    • Materials and Textures in Unreal Engine 5: Packt
    • Make Continuous Improvements with Retrospective Maps in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • UX: Visual Design Process: Packt
    • Cross Platform Mobile Development with React Native: Board Infinity
    • Learn Node.js: Scrimba
    • GenAI for Product R&D Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Unity Game Projects — 20+ Mini Projects in Unity and C#: Packt
    • Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey : Duke University

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