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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.


Popular Game Design Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, UI Components, User Experience Design, Design Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Graphical Tools, Product Design, Graphic Design

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    348 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Packaging Design: Redesign a Product for a Brand from A to Z

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Product Design, Design Strategies, Design, Marketing Design, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Branding, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Typography, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    商管研究中的賽局分析(二):資訊經濟學 (Game Theoretic Analysis for Business Research (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Game Theory, Economics, Business Research, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to 3D Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Architectural Design, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università Bocconi

    Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Retail Store Operations, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Case Studies, Global Marketing, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Market Trend, Product Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    商管研究中的賽局分析(一):通路選擇、合約制定與共享經濟 (Game Theoretic Analysis for Business Research (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Game Theory, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Advertising, Inventory Management System, Business Management, Business Planning, Market Research, Franchising

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Develop a Company Website with Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, User Accounts, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Promotional Video using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Video Production, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch: Coursera
  • SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects: Coursera
  • Packaging Design: Redesign a Product for a Brand from A to Z: Skillshare
  • 算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Peking University
  • 商管研究中的賽局分析(二):資訊經濟學 (Game Theoretic Analysis for Business Research (2)): National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator: Yale University
  • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera
  • Introduction to 3D Modeling: University of Michigan
  • Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies: Università Bocconi
  • 商管研究中的賽局分析(一):通路選擇、合約制定與共享經濟 (Game Theoretic Analysis for Business Research (1)): National Taiwan University

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