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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Reliability, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Debugging, Performance Testing, System Programming, Software Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Testability, Failure Analysis, Engineering Tolerance, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Software Quality Assurance, Data Integrity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xbox

    Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Mockups, Usability Testing, Wireframing, User Experience, Product Design, User Centered Design, User Feedback, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Curriculum Development, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Empathy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    237 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design Remote Meeting Boards in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Experience Design, Business Process Management, Virtual Environment

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced Tinkercad 3D Design and Printing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Strategies, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Design, Design Software, Functional Design, Design, Materials science, Typography, Digital Design

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Visio for Professionals: Diagrams & Flowchart Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Collaborative Software, Process Design, Data Visualization, Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L&T EduTech

    Design and Construction of Hydropower Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, Construction Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Design, Equipment Design, Electric Power Systems, Safety Standards, Water Resource Management, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Safety Training, Structural Analysis, Water Quality, Electrical Power, Engineering Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Design Research para Estratégia e Inovação

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Research, Innovation, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Service Design, Organizational Strategy, Creativity, User Experience Design, Storyboarding, Product Development, Process Development, Market Research, User Experience, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Collection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Structural Design Patterns in Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, C++ (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    California Institute of the Arts

    Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Design Elements And Principles, Advertising, Aesthetics, Brand Marketing, Creativity, Culture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen: DeepLearning.AI
  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Xbox
  • Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Design Remote Meeting Boards in Miro: Coursera
  • Advanced Tinkercad 3D Design and Printing Techniques: Packt
  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Visio for Professionals: Diagrams & Flowchart Design: Coursera
  • Design and Construction of Hydropower Structures: L&T EduTech
  • Design Research para Estratégia e Inovação: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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