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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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      Google Cloud

      Securing and Integrating Components of your Application 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, API Design, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, Node.JS, Authorization (Computing), Natural Language Processing, Scalability

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build "Guess The Color" game using JavaScript, HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Javascript, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Animation and Game Design

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript)

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Applications, Data Access, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Codio

      Introduction to Terraform

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Management, Program Development, Programming Principles, Data Security, Version Control, File Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, Program Development, Development Testing, Java Programming, Java

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      مطوّر الواجهة الأمامية من Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Version Control, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), GitHub, React.js, Persona (User Experience), Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Design, Unit Testing, Front-End Web Development, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Mobile Development, Web Development Tools

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Sustainable Urban Regeneration

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Development, Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Business Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      TypeScript Control Structures

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Portfolio Management, Team Oriented, Project Closure, Care Coordination, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Quality Improvement, Organizational Change, Change Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Agile Methodology, Data Management, Big Data, Organizational Structure

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Xbox

      Brand Identity and Vector Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Reviews, Branding, Style Guides, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Design, Design Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Securing and Integrating Components of your Application 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections: LearnQuest
    • Build "Guess The Color" game using JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript): Scrimba
    • Introduction to Terraform: Codio
    • Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners : Coursera Project Network
    • مطوّر الواجهة الأمامية من Meta: Meta
    • Sustainable Urban Regeneration: Università Bocconi
    • TypeScript Control Structures: Coursera Project Network
    • Value-Based Care: Capstone Project: University of Houston

    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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