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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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    University of Michigan

    Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Data Integrity

    4.8
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Personal Productivity, Time Management and Prioritization

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Productivity, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Personal Development, Workflow Management, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    383 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    788 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Content, Professional Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    877 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of North Texas

    Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Business Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Application Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    588 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Application Development using Microservices and Serverless

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Istio, API Gateway, Restful API, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Application Development, Software Architecture, Scalability, Flask (Web Framework)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    393 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    730 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Project Performance, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, API Design, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Lifecycle Management, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Integration, Application Security, Middleware, Software Documentation, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Data Security

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Overcoming Dyslexia

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Differentiated Instruction, School Counseling, Special Education, Adaptive Equipment, Literacy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Diagnostic Tests, Working With Children, Psychological Evaluations, Overcoming Obstacles, Student Support and Services, Resilience, Learning Strategies, Academic Advising, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphic Techniques

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    531 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Game Development courses

  • Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Personal Productivity, Time Management and Prioritization: Starweaver
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn: Coursera
  • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
  • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Application Development using Microservices and Serverless : IBM
  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
  • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud

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