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

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to CSS3

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Javascript, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Game AI with Behavior Trees in Unity 6

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Meets Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Software Development, Testability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Figma Pro Pt. 1: Auto Layouts, Grids & Components

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), File Management, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Wireframing, Scalability, Prototyping, Style Guides

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Mockups & Smart Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Computer Graphic Techniques

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Web Design and Development, React.js, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Wireframing, HTML and CSS, Application Deployment, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Interactive Design, Javascript

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Design Cinematic Sequences with Sequencer

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Video Editing, Video Production, Virtual Reality, Editing, Storytelling, Timelines

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Automation, Environmental Science, Design Software, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Typography, Prototyping, Mobile Development, Interaction Design, User Experience, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Style Guides, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Autodesk, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Mockups, Information Architecture, Design Software, Design, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      LangChain and Workflow Design Course

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to CSS3: University of Michigan
    • Advanced Game AI with Behavior Trees in Unity 6: Packt
    • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • Figma Pro Pt. 1: Auto Layouts, Grids & Components: Skillshare
    • Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Mockups & Smart Layouts: Skillshare
    • Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Unreal Engine: Design Cinematic Sequences with Sequencer: EDUCBA
    • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained: Siemens
    • Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion: Skillshare

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