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    Game Development Courses

    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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    Find the Best Game Development Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Encuentre su Nuevo Trabajo con LinkedIn

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Talent Sourcing, Social Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • B

      BCG

      Цифровая трансформация

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Organizational Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Program Communications Planning in ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Program Development, Agile Methodology, Strategic Communication, Process Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Board Infinity

      Building React Application using ASP.NET MVC5

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Services, Secure Coding, JSON, React.js, Server Side, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Routing Protocols, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Microservices

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Reimagining Educational Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education and Training, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Parent Communication, Professional Development, Working With Children, Relationship Building

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      مطور Meta لتطبيقات Android

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Usability Testing, Version Control, Restful API, Kotlin, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), GitHub, Android (Operating System), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Android Jetpack, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Android Development, Pseudocode, React.js

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      مقدمة إلى تطوير الواجهة الأمامية

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), React.js, Interactive Design, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Performance Tuning, Thermal Management, Control Systems, Capacity Management, Performance Testing, Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Uso de bases de datos con Python

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Python Programming, Web Development, Data Collection, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals Of Microfrontends

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Microarchitecture, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Event-Driven Programming, Server Side, Maintainability, Application Security, Systems Integration, Build Tools, Performance Tuning, Data Sharing

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gestión del agua para las ciudades del futuro

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Community Development, Environmental Monitoring, Technology Solutions, Innovation, Mitigation, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Encuentre su Nuevo Trabajo con LinkedIn: Coursera Project Network
    • Цифровая трансформация: BCG
    • Program Communications Planning in ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Building React Application using ASP.NET MVC5: Board Infinity
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Reimagining Educational Innovation: University of Michigan
    • مطور Meta لتطبيقات Android: Meta
    • مقدمة إلى تطوير الواجهة الأمامية: Meta
    • Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Uso de bases de datos con Python: University of Michigan

    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)
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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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