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    Game development courses can help you learn how to design, build, and program games using engines like Unity or Unreal, along with coding, storytelling, and visual design.

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Internal Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Biology

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Introducción al desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles para iOS

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Simulations, Storyboarding

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Studies, Music History, Creativity, Media and Communications, Digital Publishing

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Notre Dame

      The Discipline of Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Change Management, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Influencing, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

      Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Computing Platforms, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Mobile Development Tools, Wireless Networks

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Digital Transformation with Google Cloud - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Software As A Service, Capital Expenditure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Operating Expense, Computer Networking

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Foundations of Modern Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Requirements, Project Closure, Operational Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Operational Efficiency, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Natural Resource Management, Material Handling, Prospecting and Qualification, Environmental Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Empathy, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Content Creation, Creativity, Media Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Why Scale a Startup?

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Risk Management, Growth Strategies, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Development, Business Planning, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Market Share, Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      نماذج تقييم الأداء | Performance Management Models

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Performance Review, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Vector Database Projects: AI Recommendation Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Databases, MongoDB, Data Store, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Cloud API

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy: Rice University
    • Introducción al desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles para iOS: Meta
    • Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Discipline of Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c: Illinois Tech
    • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
    • Foundations of Modern Mining: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Storying the Self: Telling our Stories: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Why Scale a Startup?: IE Business School
    • نماذج تقييم الأداء | Performance Management Models : Alfaisal University | KLD

    Why Learn Game Development?

    Game development brings together programming, art, storytelling, and user experience to create interactive entertainment. It covers everything from game mechanics and level design to animation and sound. Learning game development can help you turn creative ideas into playable experiences and pursue opportunities in a growing industry that spans entertainment, education, and simulation.

    Skills you can learn in Software Development

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    Problem Solving (14)
    Object-oriented Programming (13)
    Kubernetes (10)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Game Development

    Top courses include C# Programming for Unity Game Development from the University of Colorado and Game Design and Development with Unity from Michigan State University. These courses cover game mechanics, coding, design principles, and how to bring your ideas to life using popular game engines like Unity.‎

    Yes. Many game development courses offer a free audit option, which allows learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to create game concepts, design levels, write scripts, and bring games to life with tools like Unity and C#. Topics may include physics and animation, user experience, monetization strategies, and the entire game development pipeline.‎

    Not necessarily. Many beginner-friendly courses introduce coding fundamentals alongside game design concepts. However, some familiarity with programming or computer science can help you progress more quickly.‎

    Yes. Game development is a growing industry with roles for developers, designers, artists, and project managers. Coursera courses can help you build a portfolio, learn essential tools, and earn certificates that demonstrate your readiness for jobs in game development.‎

    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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