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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, System Programming, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Data Access, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, Scalability, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Software Installation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, System Testing, Java Programming, Java, Application Security, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, AI Product Strategy, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Business Strategy, Image Quality, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Interactive Design, Application Development, No-Code Development, Data Storage, Game Design, Program Development, Geographic Information Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD), File Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Media Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Game Design, Recruitment, Fundraising, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Workforce Planning, Content Creation, Relationship Building, Market Dynamics, Research
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Scripting, Spreadsheet Software, Simulations, Algorithms, UI Components, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing, Automation, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Software Testing, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Secure Coding, File Management, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Scripting, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months