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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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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Willingness To Learn, Student Engagement, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Productivity, Self-Discipline, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Stress Management, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Game Development and Unity Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Android Development, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Animations

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Software Development Tools, Semantic Web

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Command-Line Interface

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      232K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Sciences, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Political Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      647 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Strategy and Game Theory for Management

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Behavioral Economics, Market Dynamics, Competitive Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Negotiation, Risk Management, Economics, Problem Solving, Innovation, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Python for Data Science, AI & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Data Collection, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pandas (Python Package), Programming Principles, Data Structures, NumPy, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Data Analysis

      4.6
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      42K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Full-Stack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Version Control, Unix Commands, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Git (Version Control System), React.js, SQL, API Design, GitHub, Responsive Web Design, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), MySQL, Data Integrity, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24K 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 Engineering, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Tools, Systems Development, Program Development, Software Development, Unified Modeling Language, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Cloud Development, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Google

      Google Project Management:

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Controls, Milestones (Project Management), Communication Planning, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Backlogs, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      133K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      AI skills
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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Responsive Web Design, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Design Research, Figma (Design Software), Sprint Retrospectives, Mockups, Cross Platform Development, Prototyping, User Experience, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Flutter (Software), Software Development Life Cycle, iOS Development, Mobile Development, GitHub, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Mobile Development Tools, Apple iOS, Figma (Design Software), User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React.js, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Android Studio, AI Personalization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.8K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Advanced Game Development and Unity Basics: Packt
    • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
    • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford University
    • Strategy and Game Theory for Management: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
    • Meta Full-Stack Developer: Meta
    • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
    • Google Project Management:: Google

    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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