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Games are increasingly recognized as powerful tools for education, training, marketing, and other business applications. The Certificate in Basic Game Design offers a foundational understanding of both video and analog game design, with a special focus on non-entertainment uses such as learning, engagement, and simulation.

Course 1: Introduction to Game Design (Prerequisite for Intermediate)

In this course, you’ll explore the core principles of game design. Learn how to identify game mechanics and actions ("verbs") used in various game types, and discover key activities involved in developing a game concept. You'll gain the tools to flesh out a game idea effectively and enhance your collaboration with developers—laying the groundwork for a successful design experience.

Course 2: Intermediate Game Design

Building on the foundation from the first course, this module dives into the video game design process, explores major video game genres, and introduces you to a game development application. You'll apply what you've learned by beginning the journey of creating your own game project.

Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. As a result, coding has become a core skill that bolsters one’s chances of becoming a higher value to organizations. The highest demand is for programming languages with broad applicability. Begin by getting introduced to the basics of computer programming and various programming languages. Then go to the next level and acquire all the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn the relationship between these two industry-standard web page coding languages and the step by step process of hand coding and building web pages. Finally, discover the advanced features of CSS and learn how to use this very powerful language.

Students must take the Coding Certificate classes in the below order:

1. - Introduction to Coding
2. - HTML Fundamentals
3. - CSS Fundamentals

Adobe's software tools are the industry standard for graphic design, offering powerful features that help you create stunning visuals. This course covers three key programs that are essential for any designer:

Adobe Illustrator: The leading vector graphics software, ideal for designing logos, flyers, posters, business cards, banners, and more. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and create scalable graphics for both print and web.

Adobe InDesign: The industry standard for page-layout design, InDesign seamlessly integrates with Illustrator and Photoshop. It’s perfect for creating multi-page documents like brochures, books, magazines, and newsletters.

Adobe Photoshop: A powerful tool for working with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks. Photoshop enables you to edit, retouch, enhance images, or create composite digital artwork from scratch.

Software Requirements:

Students are responsible for purchasing their own Adobe software for the course. Trial versions of Adobe software may be available on Adobe’s website.

If you're enrolled in the Graphic Design Certificate, you will need Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign. If you’re only interested in one program, you can sign up for a single software course.

Please note that LERN does not offer school discounts for Adobe software. For more information, visit Adobe Creative Cloud.

Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers, while niche hobbyists are transforming their passions into thriving podcast businesses. With the widespread use of mobile devices, podcasting is experiencing a powerful resurgence.

The intimate nature of audio lets potential clients get to know you and decide if your business is the right fit for them. In this step-by-step course, you’ll learn how to turn your business or hobby into a podcast — from idea to launch.

Bring your podcast idea to class, and by the end, you’ll have your show online and ready for listeners everywhere.

Research shows that a website’s design is the #1 factor users consider when judging a company’s credibility. In today’s competitive digital landscape, understanding how to create effective, user-friendly websites is essential.

This three-part certificate program guides you through the process of designing and building professional websites—from the basics to advanced techniques.

Course Sequence (Must Be Taken in Order):

Introduction to Web Design

Start with the fundamentals of HTML and CSS. No prior experience is needed. Learn how to plan and design visually appealing and functional web pages that serve your users' needs.

Intermediate Web Design

Build on your foundation by learning how to create dynamic, interactive websites and applications. You'll develop and deploy a fully functional, Search Engine Optimized (SEO) web application hosted on a web server.

Advanced Web Design

Explore the responsive design process, advanced layout techniques, and cutting-edge frameworks and technologies used in the industry today. Learn how to ensure your site works seamlessly across all devices.

By the end of this certificate, you’ll have the skills to design and build professional, accessible, and responsive websites—essential in today’s web-driven world.

WordPress is the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS) for designing websites and blogs. This comprehensive certificate program guides you through the entire process—from setup to customization—making it ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their web development skills. This course is ideal for entrepreneurs, bloggers, small business owners, and anyone who wants full control over their web presence.

By the end of this certificate, you will be able to:

1. Build and manage a fully functional WordPress website or blog
2. Customize themes and pages through hand-coding
3. Apply SEO strategies within WordPress
4. Perform essential site maintenance and backups