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    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Serious Gaming

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Persuasive Communication, Education and Training, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      Epic Games

      Epic Games Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, User Experience Design, Computer Graphics, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Conceptual Design, Prototyping

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      390 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development with Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Microsoft Visual Studio, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphics, Ideation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      618 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
      G

      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Data Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Loyalty Programs, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Google Ads, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Instagram, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Paid media, Generative AI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Esports

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Professional Development, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Game Design, Recruitment, Fundraising, Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy, Contract Management, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Workforce Planning, Content Creation, Event Planning, Strategic Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      261 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Game Design: Art and Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Design, Virtual Environment, Art History, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Creative Design, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Client Services, Peer Review, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Google Analytics, Presentations, Forecasting, Digital Marketing, Expectation Management, User Research, Content Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      Epic Games

      Introduction to Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Software Documentation, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Creativity

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      321 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing, Campaign Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Liberal Arts, Writing, Multimedia, Media and Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      199 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular gaming courses

    • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Epic Games Game Design: Epic Games
    • Game Design and Development with Unity: Michigan State University
    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
    • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking: IBM
    • Esports: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Game Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Game Design: Epic Games

    Frequently Asked Questions about Gaming

    In general terms, gaming refers to specialized applications like video games and electronic games viewed and played through computers, mobile devices, smart TVs, and game consoles that are either handheld or link to a screen like a TV or a monitor. Gaming also refers to the work that goes into developing and creating these electronic games. This includes aspects of video game development and design, user interface design, interactive storytelling, level design, and gaming product development.

    Gaming's more recent growth has come not from console-based games, but from gaming in the cloud. As cloud technology has advanced in recent years, cloud gaming has soared in usage. All the computational work, like game logic processing, game scene rendering, and video encoding streaming, is now done in a cloud server, where the games are stored.‎

    It's important for you to learn gaming as it's been found to have positive mental benefits for users as well as creators. Gamers tend to be problem solvers, as many gaming scenarios put the user in situations in which they have to figure out an exit from danger. Gaming development also puts your brain to the test to be more imaginative. As a creator of video games, you'll have to learn to find new ways to energize your games, and this effort fuels your mental creativity.

    In addition, it's important to learn gaming since it is a continuously growing industry. The increasing usage of mobile gaming applications via smartphones and multi-user games in the cloud shows the gaming industry has a bright future ahead for both users and creators.‎

    The types of career opportunities in gaming include positions like gameplay programmer, game tester, visual designer, character animator, and game quality assurance tester. Working in gaming should appeal to those who can deliver creativity and fun while keeping a close eye on process and order. Getting the balance right with your creative skills and technology background can help you move closer to working in one of these jobs. As you begin to learn more about gaming, you may discover a similar area of interest.‎

    Online courses can help further your interest level and technical skills in developing video games for consoles, apps, or the cloud. You may already be an excellent gamer or have even developed some games on your own. Taking online courses can help you reach new levels of gaming application expertise in script development, game animation principles, and user experience. Online courses can help supplement your existing knowledge of gaming too, and you may be able to move deeper into game programming and development for an exciting career.‎

    Online Gaming courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Gaming skills. Choose from a wide range of Gaming courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Gaming, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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