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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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Music, Blogs, Social Media, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Culture, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Electronic Media, Digital Publishing, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Cultural Sensitivity, Content Creation, Sociology, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Communication, Writing

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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Land Management, Community Development, Governance, Water Resources, Transportation Operations, Data Strategy, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Drive Engagement, Environment and Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Administration, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Program Evaluation, Data Collection, Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Public Health, Surveys, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Research Design, Training Programs

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Interactive Data Visualization, Design, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Software Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Python Programming, Animation and Game Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computational Logic, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis

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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, System Software, Computer Science, Databases, SQL, Relational Databases, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Computer Security, Computer Networking, Programming Principles, Network Security, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), UI Components, Debugging

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cinematic Health

      Introduction to Becoming a CNA

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Rehabilitation, Personal Care, Care Management, Caregiving, Direct Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Nursing Care, Nursing Homes, Patient Positioning, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Medical Terminology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Computational Logic, Model Based Systems Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis, System Requirements, Systems Architecture, Automation, Software Design, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Cyber Engineering, Differential Equations, Simulations, Basic Electrical Systems, Computer Science

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Clemson University

      Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Machine Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI Agents, Qualitative Research, Prototyping

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Service Level, Software Engineering, System Testing, Scalability, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Architecture, Predictive Modeling, Data Architecture, Database Management, Systems Architecture, Test Automation, Software Development, Software Testing, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Distributed Computing, Microservices, Big Data

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      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering SHRM Certification

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Business Leadership, Human Resource Policies, Business Ethics, Professional Development, Stress Management, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Employee Engagement, Branding, Innovation, Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      A la recherche du Grand Paris

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Education and Training, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening: Johns Hopkins University
    • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
    • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
    • Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
    • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: Clemson University
    • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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