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Game Development Courses

Game development courses can help you learn programming languages like C and C++, game design principles, 3D modeling, and animation techniques. You can build skills in level design, user interface creation, and game mechanics implementation. Many courses introduce tools such as Unity and Unreal Engine, that support creating immersive gaming experiences and allow you to apply your skills in real projects.


Popular Game Development Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Case Studies, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Video Production, Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    496 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    656 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Epic Games

    User Experience in Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Video Game Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping, Animations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Training Programs, Qualitative Research, Teaching, Health Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Curriculum Development, Psychological Evaluations, Educational Materials, Clinical Assessment, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Survey Creation, Data Analysis Software, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    HRCI

    Employee Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Continuity, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Application Design, Automation, Data Security, Business Process, Microsoft Teams

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Cultural Diversity, Management Training And Development, Supply Chain Planning, Commercial Laws, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Shipping and Receiving, B2B Sales, Market Opportunities, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Development, Accounting Systems, World History, Business Economics, Market Analysis

    4.8
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    525 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Online Learning Design for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Multimedia, Podcasting, Digital pedagogy, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Instructional Design, Design Reviews, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Storyboarding, Teaching, Design, Collaborative Software, Planning, Virtual Environment

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    422 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    JavaScript Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Scripting, Web Development, Web Applications, Computer Programming, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Doing Business in China

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Leadership, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    656 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    TDD – Desenvolvimento de Software Guiado por Testes

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, JUnit, Test Automation, Software Testing, Testability, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Development, White-Box Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Programming Principles

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
  • Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • User Experience in Game Design: Epic Games
  • Evaluación educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Employee Relations: HRCI
  • Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform: Microsoft
  • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
  • JavaScript Programming Essentials: IBM

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