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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.


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Popular Game Design Courses and Certifications


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    Rice University

    Investment and Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Machine Learning, Game Theory, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process, 3D Assets, Materials science, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Design, Equipment Design, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Manufacturing and Production, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Team Management, Process Capability, Data Collection, Knowledge Transfer, Team Building, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Meeting Facilitation, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Conflict Management, Process Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Quality Control, Team Leadership, Statistics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Siemens

    Introduction to Solid Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Data Import/Export, User Experience, Engineering Software, Technical Design, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Motors and Motor Control Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Three-Phase, Torque (Physics), Electrical Equipment, Embedded Software, Electronics, Electrical Wiring, Electronic Hardware, Design Specifications, System Requirements, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Components

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to ASP.NET Core Framework

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, Restful API, Microsoft Development Tools, React Redux, Model View Controller, Middleware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Change Management, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Hospitality Services, Social Media, Design Thinking, Brand Marketing, Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Digital Marketing, Design, Social Media Management, Prototyping, Content Marketing, Leadership, Search Engine Optimization

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Presentations, Performance Improvement, Performance Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University
  • Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action: LearnQuest
  • Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
  • Introducción a Java: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Solid Edge: Siemens
  • Motors and Motor Control Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to ASP.NET Core Framework: Microsoft
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation: Starweaver

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