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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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    Scrimba

    Learn Bootstrap

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Development, User Interface (UI)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Culture, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Electronic Media, Community Development, Emerging Technologies, Content Creation, Timelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Building Your Community Resources

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Training Programs, Relationship Building, Community Development, Community Outreach, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Data Mapping, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File I/O

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 Unleashed

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk, Grading (Landscape), AutoCAD, Stormwater Management, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Engineering Analysis, Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Coordination, Design and Product, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    MathWorks

    Designing and Simulating Physical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Software, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Research Reports, Data Ethics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Frontend Job Interview Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Professional Development, Web Development, Javascript, GitHub

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Deep Learning with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Image Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine 5 The Complete Beginners Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools, Virtual Environment, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Content Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Advanced Java

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Spring Boot

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Telecommunications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Internet Of Things, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Wireless Networks, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Network Performance Management, Digital Communications, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, System Design and Implementation, Communication

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learn Bootstrap: Scrimba
  • Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Building Your Community Resources: Goodwill Industries International
  • Programming with C: Simplilearn
  • Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 Unleashed: Packt
  • Designing and Simulating Physical Models: MathWorks
  • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Frontend Job Interview Questions: Scrimba
  • Deep Learning with TensorFlow: Packt
  • Blender to Unreal Engine 5 The Complete Beginners Guide: Packt

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