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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

    Manager of Managers: Cross- Functional Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Matrix Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Building, Project Management, Goal Setting, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Skills, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications, Accountability, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    PySpark: Apply & Evaluate Predictive ML Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, PySpark, Apache Spark, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Pipelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Utiliser LucidChart pour petites entreprises

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Process Flow Diagrams, User Accounts, Process Mapping, Organizational Structure, Data Visualization, Creativity

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Dubai College of Tourism

    Dubai Expo 2020 - A Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Sustainable Development, Event Planning, Culture, Social Impact, Event Management, Hospitality, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Experience Design, Collaboration, Environment and Resource Management, Business Transformation, Crisis Management, Innovation, Economic Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Créer une page de collecte de fonds sur KissKissBankBank

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Drive Engagement, Community Development, Community Outreach, Online Advertising, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Content Creation, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Creativity

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Crea una tarjeta de negocios en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Matching, Branding, Marketing Materials

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Lausanne

    Healthy Urban systems Part 2 : Theories, models and tools

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Public Health, Model Based Systems Engineering, Community Health, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Разработка Расписания Проекта Методом Критического Пути

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Management Software, Project Management, Workflow Management, Diagram Design, Dependency Analysis

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Lund University

    The Juliet Language for Motion Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Programming Principles, Control Systems, Event-Driven Programming, Robotics, Computer Programming, Automation, System Requirements, Real Time Data, User Interface (UI), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Negociar con sentido: ¿Competir, colaborar o ceder?

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Game Theory, Communication, Conflict Management, Business Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Decision Making, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Facebook Graphics in Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Data Visualization, Graphic Design, User Accounts

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Créer un Business Model Canva avec Mural

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Business Planning, Telecommuting, Business Strategy, Value Propositions, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Manager of Managers: Cross- Functional Leadership: Coursera
  • PySpark: Apply & Evaluate Predictive ML Models: EDUCBA
  • Utiliser LucidChart pour petites entreprises: Coursera
  • Dubai Expo 2020 - A Case Study : Dubai College of Tourism
  • Créer une page de collecte de fonds sur KissKissBankBank : Coursera
  • Crea una tarjeta de negocios en Canva: Coursera
  • Healthy Urban systems Part 2 : Theories, models and tools : University of Lausanne
  • Разработка Расписания Проекта Методом Критического Пути: Coursera
  • The Juliet Language for Motion Programming: Lund University
  • Negociar con sentido: ¿Competir, colaborar o ceder?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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