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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 of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Generative AI, Data Science

      4.7
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      48K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Programming Principles, Application Development, Cloud Development, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Neural Networks and Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Calculus

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      123K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Connected Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      738 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unity: Design & Develop a Tower Defense Game

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Scripting, UI Components, Animations

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Game - FPS Prototype

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      EDUCBA

      Build & Script a Breakout Game in Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Software Architecture, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, UI Components, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Status: AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM AI Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, New Product Development, Prompt Patterns, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative Model Architectures, Product Development, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Usability Testing, Product Planning, Responsible AI, Commercialization, Artificial Intelligence, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, OpenAI, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Character Development & Combat Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unity: Design & Develop Role-Playing Games (RPGs)

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Animations, User Interface (UI), Software Design, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal FPS Development - Combat, AI & UI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Scripting, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Assets, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Advanced Features and Polish for a Pinball Game in UE

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Scripting

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
    • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Connected Leadership: Yale University
    • Unity: Design & Develop a Tower Defense Game: EDUCBA
    • Unreal Engine Game - FPS Prototype: EDUCBA
    • Build & Script a Breakout Game in Unity: EDUCBA
    • IBM AI Product Manager: IBM
    • Unreal Engine Character Development & Combat Systems: EDUCBA
    • Unity: Design & Develop Role-Playing Games (RPGs): EDUCBA

    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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