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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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      Vanderbilt University

      Microservice Architectures

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Java Programming, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Continuous Deployment, Software Design, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis, Interoperability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

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      Coursera Project Network

      AngularJS for Beginners: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Development Environment, Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Model View Controller, UI Components

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Identidad digital: ¿Cómo tener visibilidad académica?

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Personally Identifiable Information, Science and Research, User Accounts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Information Privacy, Data Validation, Digital Communications, Data Entry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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

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      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Application Deployment, Debug, Performance 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Tuning, Cloud Storage, Debugging, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Node.JS

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea juegos e historias animadas con Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Digital Publishing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Product Fundamentals em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Business Transformation, Collaborative Software, Cost Management, Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Productivity Software, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), JUnit, Test Automation, Test Tools, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Software Testing, Test Case, Programming Principles, Test Execution Engine, Javascript and jQuery, Regression Testing

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      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

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Generative AI - Français

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

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

    • Microservice Architectures: Vanderbilt University
    • Product Strategy and Roadmapping: Microsoft
    • AngularJS for Beginners: Getting Started: Coursera Project Network
    • Identidad digital: ¿Cómo tener visibilidad académica?: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • The Science of Change: Kotter
    • Application Deployment, Debug, Performance 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Crea juegos e historias animadas con Scratch: Coursera Project Network
    • Google Cloud Product Fundamentals em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java: Packt
    • Scrum Master Certification Practice: LearnQuest

    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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    Application Programming Interfaces (17)
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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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