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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Java Classes and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Harder Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Communication, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    D

    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    I

    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Databases, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Microservices, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents, Software Architecture

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Aprovechar el Diseño para Detectar Oportunidades de Negocio

    Skills you'll gain: Project Portfolio Management, Design Thinking, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Design Strategies, Business Architecture, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Nanophotonics and Detectors

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronic Components, Performance Testing, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    Build toward a degree

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Team Oriented, Business Planning, Social Impact, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Financial Planning, Investments, Presentations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    S

    Siemens

    Basics of Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Robotics, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Design, Automation, Control Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Performance Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Communication Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Neighborhoods

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Building Codes, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, JSON, Google Cloud Platform, Restful API, Application Design, UI Components, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence, Animations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Java Classes and Objects: Coursera
  • The Harder Side of Science Communication : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Aprovechar el Diseño para Detectar Oportunidades de Negocio: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Nanophotonics and Detectors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
  • Basics of Robotics: Siemens
  • Programming Languages Ⅰ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Introduction to Internet of Things: IIT Bombay

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