Level Design Courses and Certifications

GDC

The Holy Grail of Multiplayer Level Design - Casual and Competitive Maps

Explore design processes for creating balanced multiplayer levels in team-based FPS games, focusing on both casual and competitive play in Paladins.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

Level Design Workshop - The Illusion of Choice

Explore psychological aspects of player choice in game design, featuring insights from Epic Games' Jim Brown and real-world examples from shipped titles.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

Applying Level Design to Dialogue in Subsurface Circular

Explore how conversation trees in Subsurface Circular mirror conventional level design, offering insights into innovative game dialogue creation techniques.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

Level Design Workshop - Level Flow for a Video Game Mixtape

Explore the creation of FRKN WKND, an autobiographical video game mixtape, and learn about level design techniques for crafting engaging vignette games.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

Plot and Parcel - Procedural Level Design in XCOM 2

Explore procedural level design in XCOM 2 with Firaxis Games' Brian Hess. Learn about the transition from handcrafted to procedural levels, challenges faced, and solutions implemented in this tactical strategy game.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

Level Design in Hitman - Guiding Players in a Non-Linear Sandbox

Explore level design strategies for guiding players in non-linear sandbox games, focusing on Hitman's tutorial and linear guidance system implementation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Unreal Engine

Photogrammetry Content in Modular Level Design - Unreal Fest Europe 2018 - Unreal Engine

Explore photogrammetry in modular level design with tips, challenges, and real-world examples from The Farm 51 studio's Unreal Engine projects.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GDC

Level and Quest Design Collaboration from Skyrim to Starfield

Explore level and quest design collaboration in open-world RPGs, featuring insights from Bethesda's iconic titles. Learn strategies for creating memorable gaming experiences through specialized team coordination.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Design for Video Games

5 ratings

Explore game world creation, from research and inspiration to design strategies. Learn to craft immersive environments, define gameplay elements, and bring your unique vision to life.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Graphic Design Masterclass Intermediate: The NEXT Level

5679 ratings at Udemy

Up Your Graphic Design Skills: Logo Design, Photo Manipulation, Package Design, Infographics, Portfolio Building, Grids!

• Udemy
• 19 hours 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Unreal Engine

Gameplay Focused Level Design - Inside Unreal

Dive into gameplay-focused level design concepts that create impactful and exciting opportunities, with hands-on demonstrations in the Unreal Editor.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

UNF Games

Level Design Secrets in Unreal Engine 5

Master level design principles in Unreal Engine 5, covering metrics, modeling tools, path creation, verticality, player comfort, and clarity. Learn to craft engaging game environments with practical tips and techniques.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GDC

Benefits of Missing Out - What Cyberpunk 2077 Taught Us About Non-Linear Level Design

Explore level design insights from Cyberpunk 2077, focusing on player reception, lessons learned, and techniques for creating rewarding branching paths while maintaining production efficiency.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Unreal Engine

Gameplay-Conscious Level Design - Inside Unreal

Explore prototyping, playtesting, and technical aspects of level design that enhance core gameplay loops, ensuring an optimal player experience.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Revit for Interior Design- Level 1 (Self-Paced)

177 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover the power of Revit, a cutting-edge 3D modeling program, in this immersive course at the esteemed New York School of Interior Design.

• CourseHorse
• 47 hours
• Self-Paced
• $725.00