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Game Programming Courses

Game programming courses can help you learn coding languages like C# and C++, game design principles, level design, and physics simulation. You can build skills in debugging, optimizing game performance, and creating engaging user interfaces. Many courses introduce tools such as Unity and Unreal Engine, that support developing interactive experiences and implementing graphics and sound effects.


Popular Game Programming Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI with Vertex AI: Build a customer chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Jupyter, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Automation, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering Tools, LangChain, Data Ethics, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Performance Testing, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Semantic Web

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Data Visualization: Matplotlib & Seaborn

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Frontend Development using React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, User Interface (UI)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Equipment Design, Matlab, Vibrations, Hydraulics, Automation, Real Time Data

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Superhero Name Generator with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Web Applications and Command-Line Tools for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Data Pipelines, Package and Software Management, Containerization, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Test Automation, Algorithms, Virtual Environment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Asset Creation and Unreal Engine Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Development

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Java, Test Tools, Development Environment, Image Analysis, Software Development, Computer Vision

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Landscapes and Open World Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Scalability, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular game programming courses

  • Generative AI with Vertex AI: Build a customer chatbot: Coursera
  • Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations: Coursera
  • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy: Coursera
  • Introduction to Web Development: Microsoft
  • Python for Data Visualization: Matplotlib & Seaborn: Coursera
  • Frontend Development using React: Board Infinity
  • Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Create a Superhero Name Generator with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Web Applications and Command-Line Tools for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Advanced Asset Creation and Unreal Engine Integration: Packt

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