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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Database Software, Database Systems, Database Design, Information Management, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Facebook, Advertising, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Event Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, JUnit, HTML and CSS, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Integrated Development Environments, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming, Web Development, Programming Principles, Test Case, Software Design, Development Environment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Analysis, Social Impact, Procurement

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    L&T EduTech

    Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Public Health, Cost Estimation, Data Collection, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    675 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Business Requirements, Presentations, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Looker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Small Business Website with Weebly

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Content Management, No-Code Development, Web Design and Development, Content Creation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Discussions in English

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    126 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Geneva

    Supervision du raisonnement clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Supervision, Patient Evaluation, Train The Trainer, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting, Diagnostic Tests, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Teamwork

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    Creating LLM powered NPCs

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prompt Engineering, Virtual Environment, Persona Development, Storytelling, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Database Systems: Coursera
  • Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva: Coursera
  • Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver: Packt
  • Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills : IBM
  • Create a Small Business Website with Weebly : Coursera
  • Academic Discussions in English: University of California, Irvine
  • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy: Coursera

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