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    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Serious Gaming

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      359 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Epic Games

      Epic Games Game Design

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Game Design: Art and Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Storytelling, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Game Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Esports

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Marketing, Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      247 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Gamification

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Critical Thinking, User Experience, Business Psychology, Strategy, User Experience Design, Behavioral Economics, Human Learning, Problem Solving, Research and Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development with Unity 2020

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience, Game Theory, Design and Product, Interactive Design, Software Engineering, User Experience Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Graphic Design, Software Engineering Tools, Creativity, Human Computer Interaction, Storytelling, Visual Design, Product Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      588 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Art for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Geometry, Visual Design, Graphics Software

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      386 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Game Theory, General Statistics, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Computer Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Algorithms

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      302 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      194 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular gaming courses

    • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Epic Games Game Design: Epic Games
    • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
    • Introduction to Game Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Esports: University of California, Irvine
    • Gamification: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch: Coursera Project Network
    • Game Design and Development with Unity 2020: Michigan State University
    • Art for Games: Michigan State University
    • Game Theory: Stanford University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Gaming

    In general terms, gaming refers to specialized applications like video games and electronic games viewed and played through computers, mobile devices, smart TVs, and game consoles that are either handheld or link to a screen like a TV or a monitor. Gaming also refers to the work that goes into developing and creating these electronic games. This includes aspects of video game development and design, user interface design, interactive storytelling, level design, and gaming product development.

    Gaming's more recent growth has come not from console-based games, but from gaming in the cloud. As cloud technology has advanced in recent years, cloud gaming has soared in usage. All the computational work, like game logic processing, game scene rendering, and video encoding streaming, is now done in a cloud server, where the games are stored.‎

    It's important for you to learn gaming as it's been found to have positive mental benefits for users as well as creators. Gamers tend to be problem solvers, as many gaming scenarios put the user in situations in which they have to figure out an exit from danger. Gaming development also puts your brain to the test to be more imaginative. As a creator of video games, you'll have to learn to find new ways to energize your games, and this effort fuels your mental creativity.

    In addition, it's important to learn gaming since it is a continuously growing industry. The increasing usage of mobile gaming applications via smartphones and multi-user games in the cloud shows the gaming industry has a bright future ahead for both users and creators.‎

    The types of career opportunities in gaming include positions like gameplay programmer, game tester, visual designer, character animator, and game quality assurance tester. Working in gaming should appeal to those who can deliver creativity and fun while keeping a close eye on process and order. Getting the balance right with your creative skills and technology background can help you move closer to working in one of these jobs. As you begin to learn more about gaming, you may discover a similar area of interest.‎

    Online courses can help further your interest level and technical skills in developing video games for consoles, apps, or the cloud. You may already be an excellent gamer or have even developed some games on your own. Taking online courses can help you reach new levels of gaming application expertise in script development, game animation principles, and user experience. Online courses can help supplement your existing knowledge of gaming too, and you may be able to move deeper into game programming and development for an exciting career.‎

    Online Gaming courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Gaming skills. Choose from a wide range of Gaming courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Gaming, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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