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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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    Berklee

    O Músico Contemporâneo

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Classical Music, Peer Review, Media Production, Creativity, Planning, Post-Production, Writing and Editing, Writing, Timelines, Digital Signal Processing, Collaboration, Editing

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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Risk Strategy and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Structure

    4.7
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    استخدام كانفة لتصميم وإنشاء منتجات رقمية

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Sales, Marketing Collateral, Design, Sales Strategy, Marketing Materials, Layout Design, Digital Design, Intellectual Property, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Product Design, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Future Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Surveys, Innovation, Simulations, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Flow Diagrams, Systems Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Contingency Planning, Project Design, Strategic Decision-Making, Visionary, Planning, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Analysis, Diagram Design

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Advanced Functional Ceramics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Components, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Learn Notion for Client and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Databases, Project Schedules, Data Visualization, Calendar Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Project Management, Document Management, Content Development and Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, File Management, Collaboration, User Accounts

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

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Scientific Visualization, Display Devices

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Toma de Decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Behavioral Economics, Systems Thinking, Business Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, System Configuration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • O Músico Contemporâneo: Berklee
  • Risk Strategy and Planning: LearnKartS
  • استخدام كانفة لتصميم وإنشاء منتجات رقمية: Coursera
  • Future Studies: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Advanced Functional Ceramics: Yonsei University
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • Learn Notion for Client and Project Management: Skillshare
  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy: Coursera
  • Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder

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