Game Design and Development Course
This course provides hands-on experience in game design and development, from ideation to prototyping, focusing on core mechanics, level design, UI/UX, and team management to create a playable vertical slice.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Game Design and Development Course teaches you how to come up with a clear game idea, create a solid core loop, and design one level that shows your vision well. You will learn basics of AI, input systems, UI, HUD, and feedback, plus key things for visuals, audio, and accessibility. The course finishes with a playable vertical slice, good documentation, and a practical plan for more production.
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Develop skills
- Build core gameplay systems like input, physics, collision, and enemy AI quickly.
- Design tight game loops and levels that teach mechanics through smart pacing.
- Create polished UI, HUD, scoring, and feedback for a clear player experience.
- Plan and deliver a vertical slice prototype with QA, playtests, and bug tracking.
- Manage small game teams with sprints, asset pipelines, and version control.
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