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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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    Michigan State University

    Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, File Management, Creativity, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Human Factors

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Capstone Projects & Advanced Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Data Persistence, Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Typography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master AutoCAD Drafting: Create & Refine Architectural Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Design and Product, Product Roadmaps, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Agile Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Business Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Interactive Interfaces, Animations, and Gamified Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Evaluate and Create Your Emotional Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Resilience, Professional Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Application Design, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Content Management, Digital Design, User Centered Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 Environments – Artist Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, UI Components

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Scientific Visualization, Game Design

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Return On Investment, Investment Banking, Cash Flows, Corporate Finance, Competitive Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Storytelling, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Post-Production

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Root Cause Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Communication, Social Skills, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Complex Problem Solving, Persuasive Communication, Professionalism, Accountability, Time Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
  • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Capstone Projects & Advanced Challenges: Packt
  • Master AutoCAD Drafting: Create & Refine Architectural Plans: EDUCBA
  • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
  • Interactive Interfaces, Animations, and Gamified Apps: Packt
  • Evaluate and Create Your Emotional Toolkit: Coursera
  • Unreal Engine 5 Environments – Artist Bootcamp: Packt
  • Introduction to Python: Coursera
  • Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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