10 Best Level Design Courses for Beginners
We compared 10 Level Design courses currently listed on edX, Udemy and Coursera, priced from $29.99 to $417.00. 9 of them teach the subject directly and 1 are built around a certification exam. 2 come from a named university or institution, including LaSalle College and Harvard University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 10
- Price range
- $29.99 – $417.00
- Providers
- edX, Udemy, Coursera
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 10 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, Udemy, Coursera, matched to "level design" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $29.99 to $417.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Introduction to Level Design
Offered by LaSalle College
This course offers an engaging introduction to the art and science of level design, crucial for creating immersive gaming experiences. You'll explore fundamental principles and techniques that guide the development of va...
$417.00listed price -
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Introduction to Game Design
Offered by LaSalle College
In this course, you'll explore the fundamentals of game design, a creative and technical discipline that combines storytelling with interactivity. You'll learn about game mechanics, player psychology, and design principl...
$357.00listed price -
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Master 2D Game Development in Unity (Beginner to pro)
Step into the world of 2D game development and learn how to build a complete, polished platformer game in Unity from scratch. In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll create a fully functional 2D game featuring smooth pl...
$29.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateUnreal Engine 5 for Beginners (2024) - The Complete Course
Unreal Engine for Beginners - Start Your JourneyUnreal Engine for Beginners is a complete course that teaches how to use Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) while developing games. You will learn UE5 in a fun, hands-on way by designin...
$84.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateIntroduction to Unreal Engine 5.5 for Absolute Beginners
Unreal Engine 5 is the leading technology when it comes to real time applications such as games, movies, architectural visualizations, and much more.The tool while easy to use is hard to master, and it can be intimidatin...
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditComplete Action Game Development in UNITY for Beginners 2025
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of game development with our comprehensive course on creating 2D action sword games in Unity. Whether you're an aspiring game developer, a seasoned programmer, or simply a...
$44.99listed price -
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditUnreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners
Offered by EDUCBA
Take your first step into Unreal Engine by learning how to design and develop immersive 3D game environments through a guided, project-based experience. This beginner-friendly course introduces the essential tools, workf...
$49.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction to Game Design: Game Systems and Balance
Offered by LCI Education
Learn the deep mechanics of good system design that is both fun and rewarding for the gamer.
$179.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction to Game Design: Process and Creation
Offered by LCI Education
Learn the steps involved in the game design process—turning the vision into reality.
$179.00listed price -
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CS50's Introduction to 2D Game Development
Offered by Harvard University
Learn about the development of 2D interactive games in this hands-on course, as you explore the design of games such as Super Mario Bros., Pokémon, Angry Birds, and more.
$299.00listed price
Best Level Design Courses for Beginners compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Introduction to Level Design | edX | LaSalle College | $417.00 | View → |
| 2 | Introduction to Game Design | edX | LaSalle College | $357.00 | View → |
| 3 | Master 2D Game Development in Unity (Beginner to pro) | Udemy | — | $29.99 | View → |
| 4 | Unreal Engine 5 for Beginners (2024) - The Complete Course | Udemy | — | $84.99 | View → |
| 5 | Introduction to Unreal Engine 5.5 for Absolute Beginners | Udemy | — | $29.99 | View → |
| 6 | Complete Action Game Development in UNITY for Beginners 2025 | Udemy | — | $44.99 | View → |
| 7 | Unreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners | Coursera | EDUCBA | $49.00 | View → |
| 8 | Introduction to Game Design: Game Systems and Balance | edX | LCI Education | $179.00 | View → |
| 9 | Introduction to Game Design: Process and Creation | edX | LCI Education | $179.00 | View → |
| 10 | CS50's Introduction to 2D Game Development | edX | Harvard University | $299.00 | View → |
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