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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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    IBM

    Systems and Solutions Architect Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Unified Modeling Language, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Data Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Architectural Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Database Management, Data Governance, SQL

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Figma Mastery: From Wireframes to Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Design Thinking, User Flows, Design Research, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Mockups, User Centered Design, UI Components, Software Design Documents, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design

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    Packt

    Generating Creative Images With DALL-E 3

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Design, Image Quality, Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAP

    SAP Technology Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, System Design and Implementation, Solution Sales Engineering, Relationship Building, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Project Management, Test Script Development, Rapport Building, Project Implementation, Software As A Service, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Consultative Approaches, Solution Architecture, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications, Test Planning, Workforce Development, Requirements Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Market Opportunities, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Data Analysis

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    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), JUnit, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Adaptability, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Adobe InDesign CC: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Cloud, Document Management, Layout Design, File Management, Productivity Software, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Digital Publishing, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Typography

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Dynamic Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Infographics, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Concision, Diagram Design, Action Oriented, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Figma AI: Productivity Tools for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Figma (Design Software), AI Workflows, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Generative AI Agents, Visual Design, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Design, Design Thinking, Process Design, Collaborative Software, Human Centered Design, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Interactive Design, Marketing Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Integration Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to CSS3

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Usability, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Systems and Solutions Architect Capstone Project: IBM
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Figma Mastery: From Wireframes to Prototypes: Coursera
  • Generating Creative Images With DALL-E 3: Packt
  • SAP Technology Consultant: SAP
  • Microsoft AI Product Manager: Microsoft
  • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego
  • Adobe InDesign CC: Part 2: Logical Operations
  • Dynamic Public Speaking: University of Washington
  • Figma AI: Productivity Tools for Designers: SkillsBooster Academy

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