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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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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Blueprints-Foundations and Practical Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Timelines, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Epic Games

      Unreal Engine Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Video Game Development, Software Configuration Management, 3D Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Animation and Game Design, Content Management, Multimedia, Software Versioning, File Management, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Aesthetics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Unit Testing, Version Control, File Management, Jupyter, Unix Shell, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Linux, Application Deployment, Python Programming, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Video Game Development, Software Development, Programming Principles, Software Design, Game Design, Computer Programming, Animation and Game Design, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Apple iOS, Test Automation, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, DevSecOps, Application Development, Application Security, CI/CD, IBM Cloud

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.5K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      California Institute of the Arts

      Character Design for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Game Design, Video Game Development, Design, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      999 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM AI Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, ChatGPT, Product Planning, Commercialization, Artificial Intelligence, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, OpenAI, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Testing, Business Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, User Research, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, User Story, Cross Platform Development, Data Ethics, Usability, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Design Dynamic Particle Effects for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta React

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Development, API Design, UI Components, Unit Testing, TypeScript, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Integration Testing, Development Environment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI HR Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Productivity, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Unreal Engine Blueprints-Foundations and Practical Mechanics: EDUCBA
    • Unreal Engine Fundamentals : Epic Games
    • Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
    • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
    • Generative AI for Mobile App Developers: IBM
    • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
    • IBM AI Product Manager: IBM
    • Google UX Design: Google
    • Unreal Engine: Design Dynamic Particle Effects for Games: EDUCBA

    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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