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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, User Research, User Experience Design, Product Development, User Experience, Power Electronics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Display Devices, Control Systems, Debugging, Image Analysis, Computer Displays, Tensorflow, Electronic Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Electrical Engineering, Deep Learning, Systems Design, Artificial Neural Networks, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, USB, Semiconductors

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Process Mapping, Statistical Methods, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Databases, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Research, Team Management, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Georgetown University

    Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Design Thinking, Survey Creation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Market Opportunities, Storytelling, Marketing Planning, International Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Policy Development, Political Sciences

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Data Analysis, Database Management, NoSQL, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Database Management Systems, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Technical Communication

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Power Electronics, Display Devices, Control Systems, Computer Displays, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, USB, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Materials science, electromagnetics, Electronics Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Hardware, Performance Tuning, Image Quality

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • C

    Clemson University

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Large Language Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Generative AI, MySQL, Model Evaluation, Database Theory, Software Development Methodologies, Usability, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Responsible AI, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Human Factors

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Production Deployment and Advanced Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Active Listening, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Talent Management, Self-Awareness, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Effectiveness, Creative Problem-Solving, User Research, Leadership, Ideation, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Business Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Technology Strategies

    University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Gerencia de Tecnologías de Información

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Data Presentation, Business Modeling, Project Closure, Process Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Crisis Management, Agile Project Management, Cash Flows, Blockchain, Service Design, Security Requirements Analysis, Project Portfolio Management, Generative AI, Technology Strategies

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • Status: New
    New
    G

    Google Cloud

    Model Armor: Mengamankan Deployment AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, API Design, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud における生成 AI を使用したウェブサイトのモダナイゼーション

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, User Experience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Power Electronics Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: University of London
  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University
  • Master of Data Science: Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master of Science in Computer Science: Clemson University
  • Production Deployment and Advanced Patterns: Coursera
  • Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate: HEC Paris
  • Maestría en Gerencia de Tecnologías de Información: Universidad de los Andes

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