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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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    EDUCBA

    Apply C Programming by Building an Employee Management App

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Application Development, Data Maintenance, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Planning, Student Services, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Full-Stack Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JSON, HTML and CSS, Ajax, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Javascript, Web Design, Semantic Web, Usability, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Content, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, Data Structures, Application Frameworks, Network Protocols, Data Ethics, Animations

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Jira for Quality Assurance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Jira (Software), Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Usability Testing, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Adapting: Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Productivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, React Redux, Database Design, React.js, Ajax, Database Application, Server Side, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, NoSQL, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Front-End Web Development, API Design, Data Structures, MongoDB, Debugging

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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 at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Protecting Champions: Training for Injury Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Accident Prevention, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Continuous Monitoring, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Endocrinology, Real Time Data, Health Education, Data Analysis, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Work-Life Balance Mastery for Career and Life Success

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Entrepreneurship, Willingness To Learn, Delegation Skills, Adaptability, Goal Setting, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Moving, Shooting, and Debugging in GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Programming Principles, Animations, Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Resilience: Grow Through Collaboration and Reflection

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Collaboration, Teamwork, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Mentorship, Active Listening

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Apply C Programming by Building an Employee Management App: EDUCBA
  • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Full-Stack Web Development: University of London
  • Jira for Quality Assurance Testing: Coursera
  • Adapting: Career Development: Macquarie University
  • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
  • Protecting Champions: Training for Injury Prevention: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Work-Life Balance Mastery for Career and Life Success: Packt
  • Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries: University of Michigan

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