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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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    Amazon Web Services

    Exam Prep: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Amazon CloudWatch, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Network Architecture, Scalability, Disaster Recovery

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    240 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Business Process Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Systems Analysis, Diagram Design, Project Scoping, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Process Management, Business Process Management, Business Analysis, Service Design, System Design and Implementation, Business Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Design, Construction, Data Import/Export, File Management, Design

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    MongoDB Inc.

    Introduction to MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Scalability, Application Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Google Ads Search Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Bidding, Digital Marketing, Budget Management, Marketing Strategies, Performance marketing, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Disability Awareness and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    729 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Multimedia Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Adobe Express, Multimedia, Content Creation, Storytelling, Visual Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content, Infographics, Animations, Digital Media Strategy, Editing, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Banking, Storytelling

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    750 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Unity: Build, Animate & Script Interactive Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Design, Development Environment, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leadership: Introduction to Change

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Change Management, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Adaptability

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate: Amazon Web Services
  • Business Process Modelling: Starweaver
  • AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans: Packt
  • Introduction to MongoDB: MongoDB Inc.
  • Create a Google Ads Search Campaign: Coursera
  • Disability Awareness and Support: University of Pittsburgh
  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • Multimedia Content Creation: Adobe
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Master Unity: Build, Animate & Script Interactive Games: EDUCBA

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