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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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    University of California, Davis

    Animation with JavaScript and jQuery

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Scripting, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Sistemas difusos

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, System Design and Implementation, Software Development Tools, Programming Principles, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python: Istruzioni per l’uso

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Data Management, Functional Design, Debugging, Database Management, File Management, Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    The Power of Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    إدارة المواهب

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Succession Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Pipelining, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure, Branding

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي C، الجزء (ب)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Graph Theory, C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures, Game Design, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    6分間模擬授業で学ぶ授業づくり(Learn How to Teach by 6 Min. Micro Teaching)

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Cooperation, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Architecting AI Solutions – Scalable GenAI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, AI Security, Scalability, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Design, Model Deployment, Systems Architecture, Load Balancing, Maintainability, Capacity Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture, Containerization, Responsible AI, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Organizational Leadership, Delegation Skills, Organizational Structure, Strategic Thinking

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Créer du contenu marketing pour LinkedIn avec Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Marketing Design, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Content Creation, Social Media Content, User Accounts, Data Visualization, Digital Content, Professional Development, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Spring Boot Web Development with Java

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Spring Boot, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Microservices, Application Development, Spring Framework, Redis, Restful API, YAML, Java, Java Programming, MongoDB, Application Deployment, NoSQL, Ajax, Hibernate (Java), Data Persistence, Software Testing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Animation with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
  • Sistemas difusos: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Python: Istruzioni per l’uso: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • The Power of Object-Oriented Programming: University of Michigan
  • إدارة المواهب : University of Michigan
  • لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي C، الجزء (ب): University of California, Santa Cruz
  • 6分間模擬授業で学ぶ授業づくり(Learn How to Teach by 6 Min. Micro Teaching): The University of Tokyo
  • Architecting AI Solutions – Scalable GenAI Systems: Packt
  • Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Créer du contenu marketing pour LinkedIn avec Visme: Coursera

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