Video Game Design Courses and Certifications

Video Game Design

Learn video game design fundamentals, from mechanics to storytelling, using industry-standard tools and workflows. Gain hands-on experience with AAA game engines, no programming required.

• California Community Colleges System
• 19th Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Intro to Video Game Design

Explore video game development fundamentals, theory, and history while learning contemporary game design techniques.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 19th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

World Design for Video Games

5 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Transmedia Writing

60 ratings at Coursera

Develop an original story across multiple platforms: novel, screenplay, and video game. Learn writing techniques, adapt content, and engage in peer reviews to enhance creativity and critical thinking.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Video Game Design

Explore video game design from history to asset creation, balancing mechanics, teamwork, and programming. Gain insights from industry experts and develop skills for a career in game development.

• edX
• 25 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Blender Character Creator for Video Games Design

7866 ratings at Udemy

Model Video Game Characters. Use The Sculpt Tool To Shape, Add Texture, Rig & Animate Video Game Characters

• Udemy
• 17 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Unreal Engine 4 C++ The Ultimate Game Developer Course

3715 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to develop, code and package a complete video game in Unreal Engine

• Udemy
• 1 day 10 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Pixel art for Video games

3250 ratings at Udemy

The essential course for creating stunning pixel art graphics for video-games or stylish illustrations and designs

• Udemy
• 11 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

3ds Max Complete Overview: Learn 3d Graphics Fast and Easy

1969 ratings at Udemy

Use 3ds Max to create 3d projects from beginning to advanced, and to gain a solid foundation in 3d graphics quickly

• Udemy
• 12 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Math For Video Games: The Fastest Way To Get Smarter At Math

1782 ratings at Udemy

Learn Math for Video Game Design & Coding through Solving fun Video Game Problems

• Udemy
• 13 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Blender Character Modeling For Beginners HD

1451 ratings at Udemy

Learn Blender Character Modeling Step-by-Step and Create a High Quality Human Character Model. Go from Noob to Pro

• Udemy
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Game Writing: Storytelling through Video Game Design

1043 ratings at Udemy

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

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Unreal Engine Cinematic Creator for Video Game Design

475 ratings at Udemy

Use Sequencer to Create Cinematic Cut Scenes & Gameplay Moments for Video Games in Unreal Engine 4.

• Udemy
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Blender 3D: Your First 3D Character

Design, model, and texture your own 3D character using Blender. Learn essential skills for animation, motion design, and game development while optimizing workflow for speed and efficiency.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Character Design with Personality: 4 Core Concepts for Creating Better Characters with Tom Bancroft

Learn essential character design techniques from a Disney veteran, focusing on shape variety, depth creation, final refinement, and digital finishing touches for more engaging and memorable characters.

• Skillshare
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available