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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


  • F

    Fudan University

    游戏产业概论

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Corporate Strategy, Legal Risk, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Market Share, Production Process, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Promotional Strategies, Organizational Structure, Product Marketing, Computer Hardware

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Planning, Organizational Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Design Reviews, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Display Devices

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    168 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Display Devices, Communication Systems, Systems Development, Application Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Innovation, Promotional Strategies, Ideation, Global Marketing, Marketing, Product Promotion, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Promotions and Campaigns, Business Strategies, Benchmarking, Product Management, New Business Development, Brand Strategy, Growth Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, Branding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Economic Development, International Finance, World History, Fiscal Management, Economics, Financial Systems, Tax, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Payment Systems, Banking, Growth Strategies, Resource Allocation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    204 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    ISACA

    Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, AI Product Strategy, Compliance Auditing, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Machine Learning Methods

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, User Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Kinesiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, UI/UX Research, User Research, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Display Devices, Exercise Science, Accident Prevention, Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Video Editing, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, Storytelling, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Target Audience, Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Target Market, Writing, Sales Presentations, Editing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Concision, Creativity, Program Standards

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI literacy, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Game Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular video games courses

  • 游戏产业概论: Fudan University
  • Advanced Speaking and Listening Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices: University of California San Diego
  • International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth Capstone Project : Yonsei University
  • China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation: ISACA
  • Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans: Arizona State University

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