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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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    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

    4.6
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    723 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estrategias de Negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Culture Transformation, Active Listening, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Personal Development, Cooperation, Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Business Strategy, Relationship Building, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    McMaster University

    Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Productivity, Cardiology, Stress Management, Time Management, Adaptability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Mental Health, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    815 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Copywriting, Education Software and Technology, Motion Graphics, Blogs, AI Product Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Color Theory, Target Audience, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Social Media Content, Typography, Marketing, Business Research

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Michigan

    Django Features and Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Application Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, Data Modeling, Authentications, User Accounts, Data Persistence, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    397 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Creative Designing in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Multimedia, Data Analysis, Creative Design, Data Mapping, Management Reporting, Data Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    339 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Creativity

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
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    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Apply & Integrate Audio for Immersive Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Virtual Environment

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    725 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Investment Management, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Asset Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Accountability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    645 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Graph Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create a Google Ads Search Campaign:Ā Coursera
  • Estrategias de Negociación:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.:Ā McMaster University
  • AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing:Ā Skillshare
  • Django Features and Libraries:Ā University of Michigan
  • Creative Designing in Power BI :Ā Microsoft
  • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop:Ā Coursera
  • Unreal Engine: Apply & Integrate Audio for Immersive Games:Ā EDUCBA
  • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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User Interface (18)
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Game Design (11)
Agile Software Development (10)
Graphics (10)
Virtual Reality (9)
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Web (8)
Video Game Development (7)
Web Design (7)
Adobe Photoshop (6)

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