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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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    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Infosec

      AI Security

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Program Development, Information Privacy, Legal Strategy, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Empresas familiares

      Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Financial Analysis, Business, Administration, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Financial Management, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Marketing Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Construção da Identidade de Líder

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, People Management, Organizational Change, Resource Management, Decision Making, Influencing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Containerization, Load Balancing, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage, YAML, Authentications, General Networking, Scalability, Configuration Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Development Environment, Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Packt

      Unity Android — Build a 3D ZigZag Racing Game with C#

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Development Environment, Scripting, Animations, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      LearnQuest

      Scrum Master Certification Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Test Driven Development (TDD), Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Solution Delivery, Application Deployment, Meeting Facilitation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Sales Development Representatives

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Development, Customer Engagement, Lead Generation, Generative AI Agents, Sales Management, Customer experience improvement, Sales Prospecting, Productivity Software, Sales, Business Workflow Analysis, ChatGPT, Business Ethics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kotter

      The Science of Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Overcoming Obstacles, Organizational Strategy, Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Innovation, Leadership, Goal Setting, Drive Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Product Strategy and Roadmapping

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, User Story, Agile Product Development, Product Management, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, User Requirements Documents, Project Management, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Cloud Platforms, Market Research, Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

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

    • AI Security: Infosec
    • Empresas familiares: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Construção da Identidade de Líder: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads en Español: Google Cloud
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
    • Unity Android — Build a 3D ZigZag Racing Game with C#: Packt
    • Scrum Master Certification Practice: LearnQuest
    • GenAI for Sales Development Representatives: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice: Politecnico di Milano
    • The Science of Change: Kotter

    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

    Programming Language (34)
    Google (25)
    Computer Program (21)
    Software Testing (21)
    Web (19)
    Google Cloud Platform (18)
    Application Programming Interfaces (17)
    Data Structure (16)
    Problem Solving (14)
    Object-oriented Programming (13)
    Kubernetes (10)
    List & Label (10)

    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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