Game Design and Development Course
Master game design and development from concept to vertical slice. Build core loops, AI, UI, levels, and prototypes while learning production workflows, testing, and polish—perfect for tech professionals ready to ship engaging, playable experiences.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Game Design and Development Course shows you how to define a focused game concept, build a tight core loop, and design a single level that clearly demonstrates your vision. You will learn AI basics, input systems, UI, HUD, and feedback, plus visual, audio, and accessibility essentials. The course ends with a playable vertical slice, clear documentation, and a realistic plan for further production.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Build core gameplay systems: input, physics, collision, and enemy AI fast.
- Design tight game loops and levels that teach mechanics through smart pacing.
- Create polished UI, HUD, scoring, and feedback for clear player experience.
- Plan and ship a vertical slice prototype with QA, playtests, and bug tracking.
- Manage small game teams with sprints, asset pipelines, and version control.
Suggested summary
Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.What our students say
As suas aulas são perfeitas. Adquiri o pacote de um ano e, finalmente, tenho a oportunidade de acompanhar diversos temas do meu interesse sem precisar mudar de plataforma... agradeço por tudo o que fazem, já recomendei vocês a outras pessoas...

Giulio CarloAluno de Marketing Digital
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Mariana FerresAluna de Fotografia
Gosto do conteúdo e do modo de apresentação e transcrição de vídeos, o que acelera o processo!

Luciana AlvarengaAluna de Design de Unhas
A plataforma é rápida, simples de usar. A diversidade de conteúdo e os vídeos complementares ajudam muito no aprendizado.

Giulio CarloAluno de Engenharia de Prompt
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