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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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    Find the Best Game Development Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Program Development, Data Storage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      C++ Data Structures in the STL

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Data Store, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Validation, Data Integrity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Avatar Psychology for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Packt

      Learning GitHub Actions for DevOps CI/CD

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Devops Tools, Docker (Software), Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Application Deployment, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Containerization, Git (Version Control System), YAML, Performance Tuning, Application Servers, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Wesleyan University

      Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Dependency Analysis, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Generative AI Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Liderança e Sociedade

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Succession Planning, Leadership, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Resource Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Executive Presence, Influencing, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Performance Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Brainstorming, People Management, Operational Excellence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Criatividade e Liderança

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Brainstorming, People Management, Operational Excellence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Professional Development, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
    • C++ Data Structures in the STL: Coursera Project Network
    • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
    • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
    • Learning GitHub Actions for DevOps CI/CD: Packt
    • Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone: Wesleyan University
    • Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Generative AI Foundations: Edureka
    • Liderança e Sociedade: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração

    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.

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