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Course Description

Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This Certificate provides you with a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment.

In the first course, you will discover resources for developing game design, identify the mechanics and verbs used in different games. You will come away with knowing the different activities that are part of game design, being able to flesh out a game idea in order to increase the chances to having a successful game design experience, and have a basic understanding of how to work with game developers.

In the second course, you will you will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games.

By successfully completing this Certificate in Basic Game Design, you will have taken the first steps into understanding game design, and being able to create your own games.

Introduction must be taken before Intermediate

Course Outline

The Certificate in Basic Game Design program includes the following two courses:

- Introduction to Game Design

- Intermediate Video Game Design

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Section Schedule
Feb 03, 2025 to Mar 28, 2025
Type
Online - Independent Learning
Dates
Feb 03, 2025 to Feb 28, 2025
Type
Online - Independent Learning
Dates
Mar 03, 2025 to Mar 28, 2025
Contact Hours
32.0
Location
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
General non-credit $395.00
CEUs
3.2 CEUs
Section Schedule
Apr 07, 2025 to May 30, 2025
Type
Online - Independent Learning
Dates
Apr 07, 2025 to May 02, 2025
Type
Online - Independent Learning
Dates
May 05, 2025 to May 30, 2025
Contact Hours
32.0
Location
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
General non-credit $395.00
CEUs
3.2 CEUs
Section Schedule
Jun 02, 2025 to Aug 01, 2025
Type
Online - Independent Learning
Dates
Jun 02, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025
Type
Online - Independent Learning
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 01, 2025
Contact Hours
32.0
Location
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
General non-credit $395.00
CEUs
3.2 CEUs
Section Schedule
Sep 02, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025
Type
Online - Independent Learning
Dates
Sep 02, 2025 to Sep 26, 2025
Type
Online - Independent Learning
Dates
Oct 06, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025
Contact Hours
32.0
Location
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
General non-credit $395.00
CEUs
3.2 CEUs
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