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    • University of Pennsylvania

      Gamification

      Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Design Strategies, Human Learning, Game Theory, Employee Engagement, Interactive Learning, Behavior Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis, Customer Engagement, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Computer Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Virtual Reality, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Design, Technical Design, Algorithms, Simulations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Strategic Thinking, Bayesian Statistics, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Competitive Analysis, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Learning, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Project Network

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace

      Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Content Strategy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • University of California, Irvine

      Game Developers and Esports Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Business, Brand Management, Business Management, Team Management, Fundraising

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Project Network

      Gamification Learning with Genially

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Developing Training Materials, Teaching, Presentations, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free

      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, User Experience Design, Content Creation, Storyboarding, Multimedia, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Media Production, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Creativity, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      927 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of California, Irvine

      Esports Teams and Professional Players

      Skills you'll gain: Media Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Journalism, Contract Management, Live Streaming, Content Creation, Social Media, Team Management, Social Media Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Project Network

      Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Branding, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Materials, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      355 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Programming with Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Programming Principles, OS Process Management, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Storyboarding, Scripting, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming Tools

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Program Development, Algorithms, Solution Design, Computer Programming, Application Development, Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      135 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • California Institute of the Arts

      Character Design for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      993 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular gaming courses

    • Gamification: University of Pennsylvania
    • Interactive Computer Graphics: The University of Tokyo
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace : Coursera Project Network
    • Game Developers and Esports Organizations: University of California, Irvine
    • Gamification Learning with Genially: Coursera Project Network
    • Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Esports Teams and Professional Players: University of California, Irvine
    • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera Project Network
    • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Frequently Asked Questions about Gaming

    In general terms, gaming refers to specialized applications like video games and electronic games viewed and played through computers, mobile devices, smart TVs, and game consoles that are either handheld or link to a screen like a TV or a monitor. Gaming also refers to the work that goes into developing and creating these electronic games. This includes aspects of video game development and design, user interface design, interactive storytelling, level design, and gaming product development.

    Gaming's more recent growth has come not from console-based games, but from gaming in the cloud. As cloud technology has advanced in recent years, cloud gaming has soared in usage. All the computational work, like game logic processing, game scene rendering, and video encoding streaming, is now done in a cloud server, where the games are stored.‎

    It's important for you to learn gaming as it's been found to have positive mental benefits for users as well as creators. Gamers tend to be problem solvers, as many gaming scenarios put the user in situations in which they have to figure out an exit from danger. Gaming development also puts your brain to the test to be more imaginative. As a creator of video games, you'll have to learn to find new ways to energize your games, and this effort fuels your mental creativity.

    In addition, it's important to learn gaming since it is a continuously growing industry. The increasing usage of mobile gaming applications via smartphones and multi-user games in the cloud shows the gaming industry has a bright future ahead for both users and creators.‎

    The types of career opportunities in gaming include positions like gameplay programmer, game tester, visual designer, character animator, and game quality assurance tester. Working in gaming should appeal to those who can deliver creativity and fun while keeping a close eye on process and order. Getting the balance right with your creative skills and technology background can help you move closer to working in one of these jobs. As you begin to learn more about gaming, you may discover a similar area of interest.‎

    Online courses can help further your interest level and technical skills in developing video games for consoles, apps, or the cloud. You may already be an excellent gamer or have even developed some games on your own. Taking online courses can help you reach new levels of gaming application expertise in script development, game animation principles, and user experience. Online courses can help supplement your existing knowledge of gaming too, and you may be able to move deeper into game programming and development for an exciting career.‎

    Online Gaming courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Gaming skills. Choose from a wide range of Gaming courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Gaming, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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