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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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    Packt

    Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design Patterns, Peripheral Devices, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Team Management, Empathy, Collaboration, Visionary, Virtual Teams, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Recruitment, Diversity Programs, New Hire Orientations, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Human Resources, Brand Awareness, Talent Management, Consultative Approaches, Customer experience strategy (CX), Collaboration, Personalized Service, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Time Management, Decision Making, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Neon, Duotone & Posters

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Layout Design, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Typography, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Documentation, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Heat Maps, Data Structures, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Remote Leadership for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Leadership, Team Building, Productivity, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Team Performance Management, People Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Structure, Sprint Retrospectives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    إدارة المواهب

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Succession Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Pipelining, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure, Branding

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Organizational innovation and creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling, Value Propositions

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, System Requirements, Agentic systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++: Packt
  • Lead with Confidence: Harvard Business Review
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam: Duke University
  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Neon, Duotone & Posters: Skillshare
  • BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Remote Leadership for Managers: University of California, Irvine
  • Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders: Simplilearn
  • إدارة المواهب : University of Michigan

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