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    Explore game design principles for creating engaging games. Learn about game mechanics, storytelling, and user experience.

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      Adobe

      Image Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Generative AI, File Management, Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Editing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Adobe Marketing Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Social Media Content, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Design, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Service, Campaign Management, Content Strategy, Data Ethics, Graphic Design, Advertising, Market Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Validation, Data Visualization, Financial Modeling, Automation, Depreciation, Loans, Financial Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Usability, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, GitHub, MongoDB, Interaction Design, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Javascript

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Prototyping, Interactive Design, Figma (Design Software), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mockups, Usability Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Regression Analysis, Consolidation, Depreciation, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Analysis Software, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IIT Bombay

      Design Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Prototyping, Solution Design, User Research, User Experience Design, Product Design, Scalability, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ideation, User Centered Design, User Feedback, Product Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Oriented, Usability Testing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Pixel Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Storyboarding, Animations, Color Theory, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, A/B Testing, Media Planning, Marketing Analytics, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Data Storytelling, Social Media Management, Keyword Research, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Order Fulfillment, Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Campaign Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

      Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, R Programming, Medical Imaging, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis, Anatomy, Human Learning, Data Analysis Software, Psychology, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Experimentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Research Design, Data Analysis, Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      PyCharm Project - Tic-Tac-Toe Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming

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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Greek and Roman Mythology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, European History, Art History, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Image Editing: Adobe
    • Adobe Marketing Specialist: Adobe
    • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced: Macquarie University
    • Responsive Website Development and Design: University of London
    • UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Design Thinking and Innovation: IIT Bombay
    • Pixel Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
    • Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce: Google
    • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University

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