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Game Theory Courses

Game Theory courses can help you learn strategic decision-making, Nash equilibrium, and cooperative versus non-cooperative games. You can build skills in analyzing competitive situations, predicting outcomes based on player interactions, and applying game-theoretic concepts to economics and political science. Many courses introduce tools like payoff matrices and simulation software, which are useful for visualizing strategies and outcomes in various scenarios, enhancing your ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations.


Popular Game Theory Courses and Certifications


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    California Institute of the Arts

    World Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Conceptual Design, Technical Communication, Virtual Environment, Storytelling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Strategies, Creative Design, Aesthetics, Design Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    821 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Program Development, Software Testing, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Test Case

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to HTML5

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Application Deployment, Web Content, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Browser Compatibility

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Software Design Documents, Design, Experience Design, Usability, Prototyping, Storytelling, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Software Design, Storytelling, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Peer Review, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    294 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), Software Design, C# (Programming Language), Conceptual Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    526 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Gameplay en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Usability, Animations, Music, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design, 3D Assets, Ideation, Programming Principles, Social Impact, Business, Project Documentation, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Serious Gaming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Research, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Persuasive Communication, Simulations, Education and Training, Culture, Case Studies, Experimentation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Animations, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    371 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Scripting, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Software Architecture, Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • World Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to HTML5: University of Michigan
  • Diseño de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Gameplay en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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