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Video game courses can help you learn game design principles, programming basics, storytelling techniques, and level design. You can build skills in character development, user interface design, and sound design, which are crucial for creating engaging gameplay experiences. Many courses introduce tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, allowing you to apply your skills in real projects and understand how to bring your creative ideas to life.

Popular Video Games Courses and Certifications


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    Skillshare

    Video Game Design in Unreal Engine: Build Your World

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Application Deployment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Advanced Gameplay & AI Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Game Design, Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Data Persistence, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scripting, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Data Store, No-Code Development, User Flows, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    C Programming Projects for Games and System Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Game Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Store, Code Reusability, Data Modeling, Video Game Development, Computational Thinking, C and C++, System Programming, Data Integrity, File Management, Program Development, Application Development, Data Management, Data Storage, Animation and Game Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Epic Games

    Game Development and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, Innovation, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity Procedural Generation & Game Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Code Reusability, Unity Engine, Animations, Motion Graphics, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Software Visualization, Application Performance Management, Game Design, Scalability, Virtual Environment, Software Development Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), System Monitoring, Application Frameworks, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Verification And Validation, C# (Programming Language)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Ethics, Development Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Driving engagement, Visual Storytelling, Writing, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Electronic Media

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Epic Games

    User Experience in Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Video Game Development, Automation

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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Arte 3D y animación en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphics, Music, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creativity, Data Import/Export

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Tendencias e innovaciones en los medios deportivos

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Content Performance Analysis, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Media Production, Media and Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Revenue Management, Content Creation, Web Content, Brand Management, E-Commerce, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Community Organizing, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Video Production, User Centered Design, Game Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Serious Gaming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Game Theory, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Epic Games

    Visual Development and Audio Design in Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Animations, Virtual Environment, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Design Elements And Principles, Prototyping, Musical Composition

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular video games courses

  • Video Game Design in Unreal Engine: Build Your World: Skillshare
  • Unreal Engine Advanced Gameplay & AI Mastery: EDUCBA
  • C Programming Projects for Games and System Development: EDUCBA
  • Game Development and Prototyping: Epic Games
  • Unity Procedural Generation & Game Mechanics: EDUCBA
  • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game: University of London
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
  • User Experience in Game Design: Epic Games
  • Arte 3D y animación en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Tendencias e innovaciones en los medios deportivos: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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