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      Xbox

      Product Strategy and Roadmapping

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, User Story, New Product Development, Quality Assurance, Product Requirements, Product Strategy, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Change Management, Market Opportunities, Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Developing a Programme Management Blueprint with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Program Management, Timelines, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Process Development, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Learn CSS Flexbox

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Take your resume to the next level with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Usability Testing with Hotjar

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, User Research, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Agile Projects: Developing Tasks with Taiga

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management Software, Project Management, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Branding, Multimedia, Brand Management, Dashboard

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
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      Packt

      TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Networking Hardware, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Border Gateway Protocol

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Circular business models fostering sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Digital Transformation, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Strategies, Business Economics, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment and Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Finance, Policy Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Integration, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Technical Communication, Technical Writing

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Product Strategy and Roadmapping: Xbox
    • Developing a Programme Management Blueprint with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn CSS Flexbox: Scrimba
    • Take your resume to the next level with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Usability Testing with Hotjar: Coursera Project Network
    • Agile Projects: Developing Tasks with Taiga: Coursera Project Network
    • Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending: Dartmouth College
    • Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation: University of California, Davis
    • Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking: Packt

    Skills you can learn in Design And Product

    User Interface (18)
    User Experience (16)
    Software Testing (13)
    Game Design (11)
    Agile Software Development (10)
    Graphics (10)
    Virtual Reality (9)
    Design Thinking (8)
    Web (8)
    Video Game Development (7)
    Web Design (7)
    Adobe Photoshop (6)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Game Design

    Coursera's Game Design courses offer learners the opportunity to acquire a diverse range of skills critical for creating engaging and immersive video games:

    • Fundamental principles of game design, including storyboarding, gameplay theory, and character development.
    • Techniques for creating interactive game experiences, focusing on user engagement and retention.
    • Skills in using game development tools and platforms, such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
    • Best practices for level design, ensuring games are challenging yet accessible.
    • Understanding of game aesthetics to enhance visual storytelling and player immersion.
    • Insights into the business of games, including market analysis, distribution, and monetization strategies.‎

    Game Design courses on Coursera are accessible to learners with varying levels of experience:

    • Beginners interested in game design can start with introductory courses that do not require previous programming or design experience.
    • Those with some background in related fields like software development or digital art can deepen their knowledge of specific aspects of game creation.
    • Advanced designers and programmers can enhance their skills with specialized courses in advanced game mechanics, engine-specific training, or professional game development practices.‎

    Upon completing Game Design courses, learners can obtain credentials that may support their career advancement in the game industry:

    • Professional certificates that may demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and hands-on skills in game design.
    • Specializations that focus on particular aspects of game design and development, offering a deeper dive into subjects like virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI) in games, or multiplayer game settings.
    • Certificates that can showcase the learner’s capabilities to potential employers or collaborators within the gaming community.‎

    Skills acquired from Game Design courses can open doors to multiple career paths within the gaming industry and related fields:

    • Game Designer, crafting the core concepts and gameplay elements of new games.
    • Level Designer, focusing on the creation of engaging game environments and player progression.
    • Narrative Designer, developing storylines, dialogues, and character arcs within games.
    • Game Developer, implementing the technical aspects of game mechanics using programming languages.
    • Game Artist, designing visual elements such as characters, assets, and textures that define the game’s aesthetic.‎

    Looking to enhance your team's Game Design skills? Coursera provides tailored enterprise solutions for teams ranging of 5-125 employees. Our offerings include advanced analytics, customized learning paths, and collaborative tools. To explore our Game Design training options and make a purchase, please visit our Coursera for Teams page.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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