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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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      LearnQuest

      Linux Cloud and DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Linux Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Unit Testing in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, JUnit, Test Case, Test Driven Development (TDD), Code Coverage, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Responsible AI, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Scientific Methods, Social Justice, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Research, Peer Review, Data Analysis, General Science and Research, Liberal Arts, Environment, Community Development, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Investigation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Cloud Computing Primer for Semi-tech and Business Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Service Level Agreement, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software As A Service, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Application Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Private Cloud, Service Level, Business Software, DevOps, Collaborative Software, Agile Methodology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Zurich

      Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to DevSecOps

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Process Improvement, Software Development, IT Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Methodology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Political Sciences, Supply And Demand, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Diversity, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Demography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Database Architecture, Scale, and NoSQL with Elasticsearch

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Data Store, Scalability, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Distributed Computing, Cloud Applications, JSON

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Google

      Desain UX Google

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Adobe XD, Mockups, Storyboarding, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, UI/UX Research, Design Reviews, Responsive Web Design, Presentations, User Story, Cross Platform Development, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Ideation, Web Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      508 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Android Graphics with OpenGL ES

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Android Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Android Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      C#程序设计

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Data Access, Java, Database Management, .NET Framework, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Application Development, UI Components, Network Model

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest
    • Unit Testing in Java: Coursera Project Network
    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
    • Cloud Computing Primer for Semi-tech and Business Learners: Codio
    • Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition: University of Zurich
    • Introduction to DevSecOps: Johns Hopkins University
    • Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado: IE Business School
    • Database Architecture, Scale, and NoSQL with Elasticsearch: University of Michigan
    • Desain UX Google: 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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