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Video Games Courses

Video game courses can help you learn game design principles, programming basics, storytelling techniques, and level design. You can build skills in character development, user interface design, and sound design, which are crucial for creating engaging gameplay experiences. Many courses introduce tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, allowing you to apply your skills in real projects and understand how to bring your creative ideas to life.

Popular Video Games Courses and Certifications


  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Culture, Liberal Arts

    4.7 stars, 235 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (235) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Alberta

    More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Debugging, Problem Solving, Game Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Data Structures, Python Programming, Video Game Development, Algorithms, Application Development, Computer Science, Functional Testing, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Low Poly Art For Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, 3D Assets, Animations, Game Design, Video Game Development, Design Elements And Principles

    4.3 stars, 76 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (76) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Concept Art for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles

    4.6 stars, 116 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (116) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    World Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Conceptual Design, Virtual Environment, Ideation, Design Strategies, Creative Design, Aesthetics, Design Research, Creativity

    4.5 stars, 829 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (829) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Blender 3D Modeling & Rendering for Games & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Digital Assets, User Experience Design, Experience Design, Graphical Tools, Course Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Software, Predictive Modeling, Control Panels, Asset Management, Geometry, User Interface (UI) Design, Research and Design, Editing, Build Tools

    4.9 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Epic Games

    Introduction to Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Ideation

    4.4 stars, 543 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (543) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Esports

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Professional Development, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Game Design, Fundraising, Brand Strategy, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Content Creation, Social Media, Team Management, Research, Compensation Management, Driving engagement, Analysis, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 278 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (278) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, Animations, Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, Experience Design, Music, Usability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Storytelling, Computer Programming

    4.4 stars, 921 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (921) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Art for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Data Import/Export, Image Analysis, Model Optimization, Baking

    4.5 stars, 446 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (446) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Game Development with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Debugging, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Graphics Software, Computer Programming, UI Components, C++ (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Scripting, Development Environment

    4.9 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Game Mechanics with Python and Pygame

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Animations, Computer Graphics, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphic Techniques, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, Code Reusability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Experience Design, Development Environment, Software Testing, Design, Programming Principles

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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