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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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    Edureka

    Generative AI and Prompt Engineering Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Responsible AI, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment, Context Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Getting There and Going Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Global Positioning Systems, Engineering Design Process, Control Systems, Systems Integration, Engineering, Human Factors, System Testing, Communication Systems, Robotics, Automation, Structural Engineering, Thermal Management, Physical Science, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a presentation with Microsoft SWAY

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Microsoft Office, Design, Microsoft 365, Education Software and Technology

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Characters & Interiors

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Production, Virtual Environment, Cinematography, Storytelling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Motion Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Cinematic Lighting in Maya

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design Software

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cómo usar las funciones escondidas de Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Design, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Content Creation, Social Media, Digital Marketing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Advertising, Blogs, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Spatial Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Infographics, Heat Maps, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Coding Algorithms with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Web Applications, Algorithms, JSON, Program Development, User Story, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Automation, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Emerging Technologies, Control Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Issue, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care

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    Rating, 4.5 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 design courses

  • Generative AI and Prompt Engineering Essentials: Edureka
  • Getting There and Going Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create a presentation with Microsoft SWAY: Coursera
  • Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Characters & Interiors: Skillshare
  • Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Skillshare
  • Cómo usar las funciones escondidas de Canva: Coursera
  • Digital Marketing Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling: University of Pittsburgh
  • Coding Algorithms with AI: University of Virginia
  • The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies: Coursera

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