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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


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Large-Scale Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Databases, Transaction Processing, Database Systems, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning Software, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Processing, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Access

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Comercialice su nuevo negocio con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Brochures, Canva (Software), Logo Design, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Marketing, Design, Branding

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Data Cleansing, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Scripting, Operating Systems, Pseudocode, Development Environment, File Management, Computational Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Managing Teams Documents and Files

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, File Management, Document Management, Collaboration, Team Management, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Project Management

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    Frontend Developer Interview Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Professional Development, Programming Principles, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Development

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Advanced Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard, Performance Tuning, Technical Analysis, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Market Data, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Investment Banking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Product Management Interviews: A Strategic Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Product Strategy, Product Design, Market Analysis, Target Market, Stakeholder Communications, Portfolio Management, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Communication, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prioritization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Process Engineering, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Environmental Engineering, Cost Estimation, Chemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Safety Standards, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Functional Programming with Java and Threads

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Scalability, Functional Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Science, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Job Evaluation, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Data Visualization, Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Adobe Express Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Design, Workflow Management, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaborative Software, Photo Editing, Editing, Typography, Content Creation, Branding, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Social Media Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Large-Scale Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Comercialice su nuevo negocio con Canva: Coursera
  • Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP: EDUCBA
  • Managing Teams Documents and Files : Coursera
  • Frontend Developer Interview Practice: Scrimba
  • Advanced Tableau: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Mastering Product Management Interviews: A Strategic Guide: Board Infinity
  • Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Functional Programming with Java and Threads: Vanderbilt University
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone: Wesleyan University

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