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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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    Packt

    ReactJS 18, Firebase 9 Project- Realtor Clone

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, Leaflet (Software), React.js, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, JavaScript Frameworks, OAuth, User Accounts, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Secure Coding, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Automation and Project Implementation in Azure Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Integration Testing, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Data Security, Automation, Data Storage, Development Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    العمل الجماعي والإبداع

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Collaboration, Innovation, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Communicating Science

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Technical Writing, Peer Review, Technical Documentation, Data Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Writing and Editing, Data Science, Media and Communications, Graphic and Visual Design

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Restful API, Software Design, JSON, Software Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Pinterest

    Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Professional Networking, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Collaboration, Project Portfolio Management, Driving engagement, Resourcefulness, Research

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Erste Schritte in Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Presentations, Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Building Scalable Applications with .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Microservices, .NET Framework, Redis, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Databases, System Monitoring, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Bridge Deck Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Vibrations, Safety Standards

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introducción a SQL y bases de datos relacionales

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, MySQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Systems, Database Design, Database Development, Query Languages, Oracle SQL Developer, Secure Coding, Data Access, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crear una presentación empresarial con Microsoft Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Product Demonstration, Microsoft PowerPoint, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Communication, Team Oriented

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ReactJS 18, Firebase 9 Project- Realtor Clone: Packt
  • Automation and Project Implementation in Azure Databricks: Packt
  • العمل الجماعي والإبداع: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Communicating Science: Illinois Tech
  • Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21: Packt
  • Getting Started with Pinterest: Coursera
  • Erste Schritte in Easil: Coursera
  • Building Scalable Applications with .NET Core: EDUCBA
  • Bridge Deck Analysis: L&T EduTech
  • Introducción a SQL y bases de datos relacionales: Universitat Politècnica de València

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