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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.


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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google - Spectrum Sharing

    Become a CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Technical Communication, Communication Systems, Network Infrastructure, Global Positioning Systems, System Configuration, Record Keeping, Verification And Validation, Technical Services, Data Entry, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Advanced MySQL Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Development, SQL, Performance Tuning, Relational Databases, Query Languages, JSON, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns

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    589 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Investments, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Behavioral Economics, Risk Management, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel

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

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    Coursera

    Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Content

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Process

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, COBOL (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Pseudocode, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Software Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Browser Compatibility, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, UI Components, React.js, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Essentials of Hospitality Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Hospitality, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Business Metrics, Hotel Operations, Financial Management, Innovation, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Management, Financial Planning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Building and Working with Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Access, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Diagram Design, Application Development

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Technology Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Ideation, Product Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

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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

  • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Become a CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google: Google - Spectrum Sharing
  • Advanced MySQL Topics: Meta
  • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
  • Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon: University of Geneva
  • Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising: Coursera
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Process: IBM
  • Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap: IBM
  • Essentials of Hospitality Management: Starweaver
  • Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy: Parsons School of Design, The New School

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