Game Design Courses and Certifications

Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

295 ratings at Coursera

Develop a comprehensive game design document, from initial concept to final presentation, through iterative prototyping, playtesting, and visualization techniques.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

125 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create 2D platformer games using Unity, exploring game world design, storytelling, gameplay mechanics, user experience, and game technology fundamentals. Develop practical skills through hands-on projects.

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

Learn the ART of Level Design

403 ratings at Udemy

Learn Design Principles and Techniques so you too, can build video game levels like the pros.

• Udemy
• 13 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Let's Get Interactive with Storyline 3 / 360

365 ratings at Udemy

Create an eLearning Game to Learn How to Develop with Storyline

• Udemy
• 2 hours 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

66 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create a 3D First-Person Shooter game using Unity, covering game design fundamentals, asset creation, level design, balancing, prototyping, and playtesting. Develop practical skills for making your own basic games.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

46 ratings at Coursera

Learn game design fundamentals, create a 3D platformer using Unity, and explore industry aspects like idea generation, documentation, business considerations, and social impact of games.

• Coursera
• 17 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project

39 ratings at Coursera

Create an original game from concept to first playable version, refining ideas through peer feedback and industry insights. Apply and showcase your game development skills in this hands-on capstone project.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Unity Level Design : Abandoned House

294 ratings at Udemy

Master level design in Unity by creating an atmospheric abandoned house environment inspired by 'The Last of Us', covering terrain sculpting, lighting, texturing, and post-processing effects.

• Udemy
• 16 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

How to Design Addictive Games

Explore game design secrets for creating addictive experiences, focusing on flow state, player engagement, and industry insights from a veteran designer's personal journey.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hewlett-Packard

A Complete Guide to Game Design

138 ratings at edX

Comprehensive exploration of game design, covering gameplay, art, sound, and storytelling. Learn concepts, history, analysis, storytelling, dynamics, player types, level design, UI/UX, playtesting, and career opportunities.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Unreal Engine 5 - Open World Landscapes

188 ratings at Udemy

Master Unreal Engine's Landscape editing tools to create massive environments like in "Breath of the Wild"

• Udemy
• 5 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Game Writing: Storytelling through Video Game Design

1618 ratings at Udemy

Write and design your own games; develop ideas, character and plot to create a compelling storyworld. (Made with Unity).

• Udemy
• 2 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Epic Games

User Experience in Game Design

24 ratings at Coursera

Master UI design in Unreal Engine, from theory to practice. Learn UX principles, accessibility, and game loops. Create engaging interfaces that enhance player experience across various game elements.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

EDUCBA Credential

Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design

12 ratings at Coursera

Master Unreal Engine's environment design through 5 project-based modules covering interactive levels, landscapes, cinematics, and optimization for professional game development.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

EDUCBA

Unreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners

11 ratings at Coursera

Discover Unreal Engine fundamentals through hands-on 3D level creation, mastering viewport navigation, lighting, props, and cross-engine comparison with Unity.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course