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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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    Universidad Austral

    Manejo de bases de datos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Data Persistence, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    183 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Logistic Regression, Python Programming, Data Visualization Software

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    714 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dassault Systèmes

    CATIA - Perform as a Mechanical Designer

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Issue Tracking, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Drawings, Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Mechanical Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Product Engineering, Microsoft Office, Team Building, 3D Assets, Product Family Engineering

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Finance, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Project Design, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Finance, Governance, Risk Management, Procurement, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    271 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain and Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Blockchain, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Governance, Strategic Leadership, FinTech, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Business, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Business Technologies, Data Governance, Executive Presence

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    426 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Layout Design, Software Versioning, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Databases, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Microservices, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents, Software Architecture

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, jQuery, React.js, Javascript, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Components, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Maintainability

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Budgeting essentials and development

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Management, Cost Control, Performance Management, Business Strategy, Variance Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Resource Allocation, Financial Reporting, Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a website with MailChimp

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Midjourney for Beginners: Craft an Exquisite Piece of AI Art

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Creativity, Design and Product, Marketing Design

    4.1
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Manejo de bases de datos con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python: University of Michigan
  • CATIA - Perform as a Mechanical Designer: Dassault Systèmes
  • Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects: University of Leeds
  • Blockchain and Business: INSEAD
  • Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D: Skillshare
  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React: Board Infinity
  • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
  • Budgeting essentials and development: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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