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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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      IBM

      Tools for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, GitHub, Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Other Programming Languages, Version Control, Query Languages, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Coding for Everyone: C and C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Graph Theory, Program Development, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, File Systems, Game Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      9.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Technology Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Extract, Transform, Load, DevOps, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, User Interface (UI), Applied Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Methods, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Computer Programming, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Scripting, UI Components, Software Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Lund University

      AI, Business & the Future of Work

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Business Risk Management, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Automation, Thought Leadership, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Interviewing Skills, Human Machine Interfaces

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Amazon

      Amazon Junior Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, SQL, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Systems Development, Software Development, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Database Management, MySQL, Digital Transformation, Java Programming, Generative AI

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      316 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Student Engagement, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      C# and Unity by Example — 20+ Mini Game Development Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Scripting, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Animations

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Columbia University

      Construction Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Project Finance, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Project Risk Management, Bidding, Building Information Modeling, Scheduling, Cost Control, Environment Health And Safety, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Timelines, Real Estate, Finance, Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Support Associate

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Root Cause Analysis, Amazon DynamoDB, Customer Relationship Building, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Customer Relationship Management, Software Architecture, IT Automation, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Web Applications, Information Technology, Customer Service, Software Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Productivity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Application Development, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Introduction to Unity and Basic Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Development Testing, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Tools for Data Science: IBM
    • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • AWS Cloud Technology Consultant: Amazon Web Services
    • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
    • AI, Business & the Future of Work: Lund University
    • Amazon Junior Software Developer: Amazon
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • C# and Unity by Example — 20+ Mini Game Development Projects: Packt
    • Construction Management: Columbia University
    • AWS Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services

    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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