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What Is Metaverse Gaming? (Career Opportunities)
Discover skills to work on metaverse games and jobs available in metaverse gaming companies. Learn about the emerging opportunities for gaming in the metaverse.
January 10, 2023
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Computer Science and Engineering
Behind great technology are great developers and designers. Learn how to build your skills for a career in website, app, or software development.
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![[Featured image] A web designer works on high-fidelity wireframes on a laptop. They are wearing a green cardigan and black glasses and sitting in a shared workspace with black lamps on the desks.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/3EP8OumPqiWTEfjXSQLpuz/938ea4994e0f455c8c1a1d4d96697fe2/iStock-511582616__1_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Top courses to explore computer science and engineering
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Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Computer Programming, IBM Cloud, Software Engineering, Javascript, Web Development, Application Development, Programming Principles, Software Engineering Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud API, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Agile Software Development, Cloud Storage, Communication, DevOps, Software Architecture, Software As A Service, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, System Programming, Web Development Tools, Continuous Delivery, Docker (Software), Front-End Web Development, Leadership and Management, Software Framework, Django (Web Framework), NoSQL, Collaboration, Python Programming, SQL, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Kubernetes, Mergers & Acquisitions, React (web framework)
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, React (web framework), Web Development, User Experience, Algorithms, Computer Science, Web Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Web Development Tools, Collaboration, Communication, Data Structures, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Linux, Problem Solving, Product Design, Software Engineering Tools, Software Testing
Skills you'll gain: Project Management
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![[Featured image] A metaverse world designer uses a virtual headset to enter the metaverse.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1kV4RnA6TNbfOrOjEeWEMT/4b131da91210beae8623c1ffbf213857/GettyImages-909076824__1_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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