Video game sales worldwide—including consoles, online, and mobile games—are projected to reach $111 billion this year, with mobile games leading the fastest-growing segment. In this Intermediate Introductory Video Game Design course, you will: Explore the fundamentals of the video game design process Learn about the main video game genres Use a game development application to start creating your own games This course is perfect for aspiring game designers looking to turn their ideas into playable experiences. This course is included in the Certificate in Basic Game Design course.

Video game sales worldwide—including consoles, online, and mobile games—are projected to reach $111 billion this year, with mobile games leading the fastest-growing segment. In this Intermediate Introductory Video Game Design course, you will: Explore the fundamentals of the video game design process Learn about the main video game genres Use a game development application to start creating your own games This course is perfect for aspiring game designers looking to turn their ideas into playable experiences. This course is included in the Certificate in Basic Game Design course. Prerequisite: Introduction to Game Design

Games are no longer just for entertainment—they’re powerful tools with applications in business and beyond. This course offers a general introduction to the design and development of video and analog games, with a focus on how games can be used outside of consumer entertainment. By completing the course, you’ll take your first steps toward understanding game design and exploring how it can be applied in your professional field. This course is included in the Certificate in Basic Game Design course.

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, and identify the mechanics and "verbs" used in different games. You will come away with understanding the different activities that are involved in game design, learn how to develop a game idea, and acquire a basic familiarity with collaborating with game developers. The second course introduces the fundamentals of video game design. You’ll learn about the main video game genres and use a game development application to begin creating your own games. By completing the Certificate in Basic Game Design, you will have taken your first steps toward understanding game design and gained the skills needed to start creating your own games. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the two required courses: Introduction to Game Design and Intermediate Video Game Design.