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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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      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

      4.6
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      9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Biotechnology, Portfolio Management, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Compliance, Marketing, Marketing Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Research, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Generative AI, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Debugging, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      147K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Learn Unity Game Development - Build Six Games with Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Android (Operating System), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Mobile Development Tools, Application Deployment, Virtual Environment, Scripting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software Installation, Development Environment, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Preview
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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Positive Behavior Support, Goal Setting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Resilience, Psychology, Social Skills, Mindfulness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      40K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      IBM AI Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Generative AI, LangChain, Responsive Web Design, Restful API, LLM Application, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsible AI, Scrum (Software Development), Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Engineering Software, Machine Learning, Data Science

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Visualization, Generative AI, SQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Big Data, IBM Cognos Analytics, Excel Formulas, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Python Programming

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      95K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Python for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Processing, Data Store, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, JSON, Database Design, SQL, Network Protocols, Databases, Web Services, Restful API, Data Modeling, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Systems, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Python Programming

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      279K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

      Google IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Management, TCP/IP, Network Security, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Google Gemini

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      207K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Network Protocols, Encryption, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Blockchain: University at Buffalo
    • Drug Development Product Management: University of California San Diego
    • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
    • Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Learn Unity Game Development - Build Six Games with Unity: Packt
    • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
    • IBM AI Developer: IBM
    • IBM Data Analyst: IBM
    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
    • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan

    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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