Gamification Course

An introductory course about understanding the characteristics and elements of gamification and its applications.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 3.5

- Learn about Gamification and its history
- Understand Gamification design concepts
- Learn about the benefits and risks of Gamification

What you'll learn

Learn about Gamification and its history

Understand Gamification design concepts

Learn about the benefits and risks of Gamification

Know some characteristics and facts about gamification

Learn about the dynamics

mechanics and components of Gamification

Learn about how Gamification in Education and its different benefits and disadvantages

Learn about Gamification of Business and some of its benefits and applications

Know the trends in gamification and its future in the industry

* Requirements

* Basic understanding of the IT industry
* Knowledge of the English language

Description

Gamification is the integration of game dynamics into a website, service, community, content or campaign in order to drive participation.

This introductory course will begin discussions on identifying and defining gamification and present its benefits and risks. The succeeding modules will discuss pitfalls, characteristics and elements in gamification. A discussion about the usage of gamification, specifically in the areas of education and business will be included in this course. Last but not the least, some trends, real-time applications and the future of gamification will be discussed.

Who this course is for:

Recent graduates looking to get a foothold in the IT industry.
Individuals looking for work within Public or Private Sector.
Organizations, marketers, and website product managers needing a tool for customer engagement and for encouraging desirable website usage behavior.
Educators looking to implement a new motivational tool.
Businesses looking to implement new employee training and motivational tools.

Course content

10 sections • 47 lectures

What is Gamification? 7 lectures

Introduction and Objectives Preview 00:26

In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.

Section Outline

Lecture 2: Definition of Gamification

Lecture 3: History of Gamification

Lecture 4: Games vs Gamification

Lecture 5: Three F's of Gamification

Lecture 6: Types and Principles of Gamification

Lecture 7: Incentive Centered Design

Definition of Gamification Preview 04:21

This lecture will discuss the definition of gamification.

History of Gamification Preview 08:03

This lecture will talk about the history of gamification.

Lecture outline:

0:00    Early Beginnings

3:00    Gamification on the Rise

4:12    Hit or Miss

5:42    Badges, Badges, Badges ...

6:42    The Year of Gamification

Games vs Gamification Preview 01:32

This lecture will identify the difference between games and gamification.

Three F's of Gamification Preview 01:06

This discussion will focus on the three F's of gamification.

Types and Principles of Gamification Preview 03:23

This lecture will identify the different types and principles involved in gamification.

Incentive Centered Design Preview 06:58

This lecture will explain incentive-centered designs useful in gamification.

Lecture outline:

0:00    Definition of Incentive Centered Design

0:50    Interdisciplinary Concepts

1:59    Information Security

2:44    User-Generated Content

3:37    Reputation Systems

4:49    Social Computing

5:28    Recommender Systems

6:13    Online Auction Design

Benefits, Pitfalls, Characteristics and Facts about Gamification 5 lectures

Introduction and Objectives Preview 00:30

In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.

Section Outline

Lecture 10: Benefits of Gamification

Lecture 11: Pitfalls of Gamification

Lecture 12: Characteristics of Gamification

Lecture 13: Facts About Gamification

Benefits of Gamification Preview 10:13

This lecture will identify the different benefits of gamification.

Lecture outline:

0:00    Introduction of the Benefits
	of Gamification

0:53    Opens Doors

1:39    Boosts Productivity

2:13    Requires a Balanced Approach

3:19    Feedback

5:02    Badges and Achievements

6:19    Missions

7:14    Progress and Ranks

8:18    Competition

9:09    Motivation

Pitfalls of Gamification Preview 02:22

This lecture will identify some pitfalls in using gamification.

Characteristics of Gamification Preview 01:03

This discussion will focus on the characteristics of gamification.

Facts About Gamification Preview 02:16

This lecture will talk about some facts about the use of gamification.

Gamification Elements 5 lectures

Introduction and Objectives Preview 00:26

In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.

Section Outline

Lecture 16: Gamification Elements

Lecture 17: Gamification Dynamics

Lecture 18: Gamification Mechanics

Lecture 19: Gamification Components

Gamification Elements Preview 01:10

This lecture will discuss the elements of gamification.

Gamification Dynamics Preview 02:22

This lecture will explain the dynamics involved in gamification.

Lecture outline:

0:00    Introduction to Gamification Dynamics

0:08    Constraints

0:42    Emotions

1:32    Narrative

Gamification Mechanics Preview 05:50

This discussion will focus on the mechanics of gamification.

Lecture outline:

0:00    Introduction to Gamification Mechanics

0:51    Challenges

1:57    Chance

2:15    Competition and Cooperation

2:50    Feedback

3:35    Resource Acquisition

4:10    Rewards

4:51    Transactions

5:10    Turns

5:25    Win states

Gamification Components Preview 05:18

This lecture will identify the components of gamification.

Lecture outline:

0:00    Introduction to Gamification Components

0:09    Achievements

0:40    Avatars and Badges

1:05    Boss Fights and Collections

1:13    Combat and Content Unlocking

1:21    Gifting and Quests

1:31    Leaderboards

2:22    Levels

3:06    Points

4:09    Social Graph and Teams

4:20    Virtual Goods

Psychology of Gamification 6 lectures

Introduction and Objectives Preview 00:21

In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.

Section Outline

Lecture 22: Psychology of Gamification

Lecture 23: Motivation

Lecture 24: Behaviorism

Lecture 25: The Feedback Loop

Lecture 26: Compassionate Gamification

Psychology of Gamification Preview 00:32

This lecture will talk about the psychology of gamification.

Motivation Preview 01:11

This lecture will explain the motivation behind the psychology of gamification.

Behaviorism Preview 01:54

This discussion will focus on the behavior behind the psychology of gamification.

The Feedback Loop Preview 06:17

This lecture will discuss the feedback loop in gamification.

Lecture outline:

0:00    Definition of the Feedback Loop

0:26    Four Stages of the Feedback Loop

0:50    Evidence

2:18    Relevance

3:04    Consequence

4:09    Action

5:02    Conclusion

Compassionate Gamification Preview 03:30

This lecture will explain compassionate gamification.

Lecture outline:

0:00    Introduction to Compassionate Gamification

1:32    Emphatic Feedback

2:18    Use of Psychology Theories

2:50    Intrinsic Motivation

Gamification in Education 6 lectures

Introduction and Objectives Preview 00:28

In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.

Section Outline

Lecture 29: Introduction to Gamification in Education

Lecture 30: Benefits of Gamification in Education

Lecture 31: Disadvantages of Gamification in Education

Lecture 32: Samples of Gamification in Education

Lecture 33: Conclusion

Introduction to Gamification in Education Preview 05:28

This lecture will talk about the use of gamification in education.

Lecture outline:

0:00    Introduction of Gamification in Education

0:31    Good Content

2:04    Joined to Content

3:53    Good Game

Benefits of Gamification in Education Preview 09:55

This lecture will identify the benefits of gamification in education.

Disadvantages of Gamification in Education Preview 02:42

This lecture will identify the disadvantages of gamification in education.

Samples of Gamification in Education Preview 09:15

This lecture will talk about some samples of gamification in education.

Conlcusion Preview 01:57

This discussion will draw conclusions from using gamification in education.

Gamification in Business 5 lectures

Introduction and Objectives Preview 00:26

In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.

Section Outline

Lecture 36: Introduction to Gamification in Business

Lecture 37: Early Hype of Gamification in Business

Lecture 38: Using Gamification to Engage Employees

Lecture 39: Key Benefits

Introduction to Gamification in Business Preview 01:08

This lecture will provide an introduction to gamification in business.

Early Hype of Gamification in Business Preview 04:06

This lecture will talk about the onset of using gamification in business and the hype surrounding it.

Using Gamification to Engage Employees Preview 06:48

This lecture will discuss the use of gamification to engage employees.

Key Benefits Preview 05:45

This lecture will identify the key benefits of using gamification in business.

Lecture outline:

0:00    Introduction to the Key Benefits

0:36    Collects Powerful Customer Data

1:54    Can be an Educational Tool

3:00    Crowdsourcing Helps you Solve
	Complex Business Problems

4:21    Offers a way to Give
	Back To the Community

5:02    Stay Relevant to your Customers

Real-World Applications 6 lectures

Introduction and Objectives Preview 00:25

In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.

Section Outline

Lecture 42: Real World Application of Gamification

Lecture 43: Gamification Sites

Lecture 44: Gamification Mobile

Lecture 45: Other Gamification Applications

Lecture 46: Optimal Gamification Applications

Real World Application of Gamification Preview 06:07

This lecture will teach you real-world applications of gamification.

Gamification Sites Preview 02:28

This discussion will focus on gamification used in websites.

Gamification Mobile Preview 04:14

This discussion will focus on gamification used on a mobile platform.

Other Gamification Applications Preview 04:10

This discussion will focus on gamification used in other applications and platforms.

Optimal Gamification Applications Preview 03:23

This discussion will focus on applications of optimal gamification.

Trends and Future of Gamification 3 lectures

Introduction and Objectives Preview 00:23

In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.

Section Outline

Lecture 49: Gamification Trends

Lecture 50: Future of Gamification

Gamification Trends Preview 03:44

This discussion will address the rising trends in gamification.

Future of Gamification Preview 23:25

This lecture will talk about the future of gamification in everyday life.

Lecture outline:

0:00    Introduction to the Future
	of Gamification

2:47    Increasing Employee Performance

3:55    Gamified Personal Development

4:58    Emergence of Customer
	Engagement Platforms

6:29    An Explosion of Innovation

9:17    The Design of Employee Performance

13:04   Globalization of Advanced Education

17:17   Gamification of Personal Development

19:48   Emergence of Customer
	Engagement Platforms

22:37   Final Thoughts

Course Resources 1 lectures

Gamification Glossary of Terms Preview 4 pages

This e book is a list of terms and definitions often used in the field of gamification.

Gamification Certification 3 lectures

Final Exam Preview 1 page

Now that you've finished your Udemy course, - you are eligible to sit your official Certification exam.

Certification is not mandatory.

Once you've completed the course, email our exam department at [email protected] to purchase your exam voucher and sit your final exam.

. Access includes a step-by-step procedure on how to take the final exam and how to obtain your exam certification.

You will receive a PDF certificate through your email upon passing the examination.

Evaluation Form Preview 1 page

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