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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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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Internal Auditing, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, New Business Development

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Metodología jurídica

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Teaching, Case Law, Research Methodologies, Instructional Strategies, Research, Curriculum Development, Qualitative Research, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Sustainable and Circular Product Development

      Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Environmental Regulations, Design Thinking, Product Development, Product Design, Business Leadership, Reverse Logistics, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Laws, Product Lifecycle Management, Industrial Design, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Design Strategies, Logistics, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Science, Material Handling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Liberal Arts, Culture, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Spring Boot Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, Application Deployment, Restful API, Application Frameworks, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), UI Components, Databases

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Object-Oriented Programming in C++: Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Algorithms, Debugging, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, File Systems, Data Structures

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Store, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Security Controls, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, Key Management, Encryption

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Programming Principles, Electronics, Display Devices, Interactive Design, Computer Programming, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Environmental Monitoring, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using MySQL Database with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), SQL, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      NIIT

      Developing Responsive Web Pages Using HTML5 and CSS3

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Mobile Development, UI Components

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Environmental Policy, Governance, Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Mobile Development, Test Case, System Testing, Software Development, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Metodología jurídica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Sustainable and Circular Product Development: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Spring Boot Foundations: Packt
    • Object-Oriented Programming in C++: Functions: University of London
    • AWS: Storage: Whizlabs
    • Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course: Packt
    • Using MySQL Database with PHP: Coursera Project Network
    • Developing Responsive Web Pages Using HTML5 and CSS3: NIIT

    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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    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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