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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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    Find the Best Game Development Course for Your Goals

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      University of Colorado System

      How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Creativity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Curiosity, Innovation, Willingness To Learn, Courage, Mindfulness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Foundations of Solidity and Smart Contract Development

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Development Testing, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build Your Portfolio Website with Angular JS

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Model View Controller, Web Development Tools

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Collaborative Software, Hardware Troubleshooting, Hardware Architecture, Information Systems Security, Programming Principles, Database Design, Malware Protection, Firewall, Application Development, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Databases, General Networking, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Security, IT Infrastructure, Python Programming, Linux

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Multi Page App using HTML & CSS

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • S

      Scrimba

      Build an AI Travel Agent App with OpenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Cloud API, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Vertex Pipelines: Qwik Start

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Tensorflow

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Social Skills, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Professional Development, Active Listening, Communication, Grammar, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Columbia University

      University Studies for Student Veterans

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Learning Strategies, Productivity, Student Support and Services, Writing, Growth Mindedness, Higher Education, Active Listening, Organizational Skills, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      A

      Amazon Web Services

      PostgreSQL Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, SQL, Open Source Technology

      2.3
      Rating, 2.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Scrimba

      Learn CSS Grid

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Service Orchestration and Choreography on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Serverless Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Architecture, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success: University of Colorado System
    • Foundations of Solidity and Smart Contract Development: Packt
    • Build Your Portfolio Website with Angular JS: Coursera Project Network
    • CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61): Packt
    • Creating a Multi Page App using HTML & CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • Build an AI Travel Agent App with OpenAI: Scrimba
    • Vertex Pipelines: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
    • English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner: Voxy
    • University Studies for Student Veterans: Columbia University
    • PostgreSQL Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services

    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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    Computer Program (21)
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    Web (19)
    Google Cloud Platform (18)
    Application Programming Interfaces (17)
    Data Structure (16)
    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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