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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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      IBM

      Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      851 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Initiation à la programmation (en C++)

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Game Design, Development Environment, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      456 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Business Leadership, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      The 3D Printing Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Industrial Design, Prototyping, Materials science, Business Economics, Product Development, Innovation, New Product Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Network Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get started with Jira

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Work Order

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      992 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IMD - International Institute for Management Development

      Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Management Systems, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming with Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      414 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Patient Evaluation, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Education Software and Technology, Health Assessment, Teaching, Pedagogy, Psychological Evaluations, Curriculum Development, Simulations, Curriculum Planning, Clinical Assessment, Education and Training, Case Studies, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Survey Creation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      830 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Innovation, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      597 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success: IBM
    • Initiation à la programmation (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
    • Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot: Google Cloud
    • The 3D Printing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Get started with Jira: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals: IMD - International Institute for Management Development
    • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College

    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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