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    Game Development Courses

    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 Michigan

      Reimagining Educational Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education and Training, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Parent Communication, Professional Development, Working With Children, Relationship Building

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Atmosphere, AI, Famous Horror Mechanics, and Final Touches

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Capacity Management, Google Cloud Platform, Application Security, Scalability, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Data Security, Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Development Environment, Encryption, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Threat Detection

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Personas to Represent Targeted Users in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Research, Customer Insights, Collaborative Software, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Amazon S3, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Encryption Standard, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Mejora tu salud física y mental con técnicas psicocorporales

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Neurology, Injury Prevention

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) with Vertex AI: Manage Features

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Feature Engineering, DevOps, Data Processing, Data Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Async JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Node.JS, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API)

      5
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Azure Serverless Functions in a Real-World Scenario

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Microsoft Azure, Microservices, NoSQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software Development, Microsoft Visual Studio

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Biology, Medical Terminology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Developing Applications with Cloud Run on Google Cloud: Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Serverless Computing, Application Development, Application Deployment, Containerization, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Deployment, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Reimagining Educational Innovation: University of Michigan
    • Atmosphere, AI, Famous Horror Mechanics, and Final Touches: Packt
    • Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security: Google Cloud
    • Create Personas to Represent Targeted Users in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance: Whizlabs
    • Mejora tu salud física y mental con técnicas psicocorporales: UBITS
    • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) with Vertex AI: Manage Features: Google Cloud
    • Async JavaScript: Scrimba
    • Creating Azure Serverless Functions in a Real-World Scenario: Coursera Project Network

    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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    Problem Solving (14)
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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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