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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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    Michigan State University

    Current Gen 3D Game Prop Production

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphic Techniques, Image Analysis, Design Research, Model Optimization, Baking

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    More C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Video Game Development, Data Storage, Game Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, C# (Programming Language), Maintainability, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Configuration Management

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

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Animations, Microsoft Development Tools, Middleware

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Gameplay en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Multimedia, Music

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    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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    Packt

    Advanced 3D Techniques and Sculpting for Games

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Graphical Tools, Image Quality, Post-Production

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Peer Review, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Unreal para Principiantes: Crea videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Literacy

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAE Institute México

    Desarrollo de videojuegos en Unity parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Game Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, 3D Assets, UI Components, Interactive Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Current Gen 3D Game Prop Production: Michigan State University
  • More C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
  • Visual Development and Audio Design in Games: Epic Games
  • Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code: University of Colorado System
  • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games: University of Colorado System
  • Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Gameplay en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Tendencias e innovaciones en los medios deportivos: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Advanced 3D Techniques and Sculpting for Games: Packt
  • Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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