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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Python Program From UST

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Stanford University

      RNA Biology with Eterna

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      DeepLearning.AI

      ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Application Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Product Design, Community Development, Manufacturing Processes, Prototyping, Education and Training, Entrepreneurship

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      683 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Columbia University

      First Principles of Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Digital Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Data Ethics, Business Metrics, Augmented Reality, Consumer Behaviour

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      432 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Personal Development, Human Centered Design, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Cambridge

      The science of mind and decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Special Education, Electrophysiology, Differentiated Instruction, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      École Polytechnique

      Photovoltaic solar energy

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Data Storage Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Project Finance, Semiconductors, Economics, Basic Electrical Systems, Cost Benefit Analysis, Materials science, Market Trend

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      478 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Politecnico di Milano

      Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      241 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Retail Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Innovation, E-Commerce

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Strategic Sourcing

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Purchasing, Request for Proposal, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Supply Management, Vendor Management, Competitive Analysis, Contract Management, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera Project Network
    • RNA Biology with Eterna: Stanford University
    • ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers: DeepLearning.AI
    • 3D Printing Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
    • Introduction to Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
    • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
    • Photovoltaic solar energy: École Polytechnique
    • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano

    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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