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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Comprende Cloud Spanner

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Databases, Database Management, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Applications, Data Migration, Database Design, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, Query Languages, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Review, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for DevOps Engineers - Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Kubernetes, DevOps, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), System Design and Implementation, Prompt Engineering Tools, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    API Integration and Extending Strapi

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Query Languages, Business Logic, Software Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Cloud Architect Journey - Português

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Google Cloud Platform, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Cloud Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Project Implementation, Identity and Access Management, Business Requirements, Cost Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Scalability, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Découvrir Cloud Spanner

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Cloud Applications, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Query Languages, Serverless Computing, Data Migration, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Power Electronics, Display Devices, Control Systems, Image Analysis, Computer Displays, Tensorflow, Electronic Systems, Deep Learning, Systems Design, Debugging, Artificial Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, USB, Semiconductors, Technical Design, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming Tools

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Master of Science in Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance, Database Theory, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Lean Methodologies, Algorithms, Database Management, Process Mapping, Unified Modeling Language, Process Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Agile Methodology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Ethics

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Responsible AI, Process Management, Global Marketing, Business Process, Culture Transformation, Financial Statement Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Capital Budgeting, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Paid media, Design Thinking, Leadership and Management, Game Theory, Product Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, User Research, User Experience Design, Product Development, User Experience, Power Electronics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Software, Persona (User Experience), Control Systems, File Systems, Internet Of Things, User Interface (UI), Embedded Systems

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Packt

    Finalizing, Rendering & Advanced Lighting

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Animations, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Comprende Cloud Spanner: Google Cloud
  • Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices: Microsoft
  • Gemini for DevOps Engineers - Deutsch: Google Cloud
  • API Integration and Extending Strapi: Packt
  • Preparing for Your Cloud Architect Journey - Português: Google Cloud
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Découvrir Cloud Spanner: Google Cloud
  • Power Electronics Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master of Science in Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA): Illinois Institute of Technology

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