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    Explore video game design and development. Learn about game mechanics, storytelling, and programming for creating engaging games.

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Interactive Design, Design Elements And Principles, Systems Design, Usability, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Convolutional Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      43K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modern Video Editing Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Editing, Animations, Typography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Game Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Animations, Interaction Design, Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI) Design, Human Computer Interaction, Storyboarding, Display Devices, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Non-Verbal Communication, User Experience Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development with Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Storytelling, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Software Design, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Cross Platform Development, User Experience Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Ideation, Project Documentation, 3D Modeling, Conceptual Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      623 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Debugging, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Data Storage, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Target Audience, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Web Content

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Storyboarding, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Design, Video Production, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Coding for Everyone: C and C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Graph Theory, Software Technical Review, Artificial Intelligence, Game Design, Data Storage, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      9.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Graph Theory, Software Technical Review, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Game Design, Integrated Development Environments

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      9.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Fundamentals of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Photo Editing, Visual Design, Color Theory, Logo Design, Writing, Creativity, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Sports and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Social Studies, International Relations, Anthropology, World History, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Game Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
    • Modern Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Game Design and Development with Unity: Michigan State University
    • Introduction to C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
    • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
    • Get Started with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz

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