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

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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Web Design and Development, Digital Publishing, Visual Design, Design, Social Media, Graphic Design, Business

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of London

      Understanding Research Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Peer Review, Research, Writing, Research Reports, Research Design, Journals, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      World Design for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Creativity, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Aesthetics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      819 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Adobe InDesign, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Art History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      986 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      W

      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation, Persistence, Design Research, Creativity, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Peer Review, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Storytelling, Business Valuation, Target Market, Risk Analysis, Market Opportunities, Customer Demand Planning, Proposal Development, Brand Strategy, New Product Development, Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Linear Algebra, UI Components, File Management, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Data Management, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Course Development, Design Thinking, Motivational Skills, Adult Learning Principles, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Storyboarding, Student-Centred Learning, Prototyping, Analysis, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Team Building, Writing and Editing, Motivational Skills, Collaboration, Communication, Presentations, Writing, Organizational Skills, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Grammar, Staff Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to HTML5

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Content, Usability, Web Servers, Cloud Hosting, Semantic Web, Verification And Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Stanford University

      Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Probability, Design Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Software Development Tools, Semantic Web

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.: Coursera Project Network
    • Understanding Research Methods: University of London
    • World Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
    • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
    • Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
    • Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks: University of Michigan
    • Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to HTML5: University of Michigan

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