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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


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    Board Infinity

    ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, Containerization, JSON, API Design, DevOps, Web Services, Middleware, CI/CD, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Server Side

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    375 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Servers, Authentications, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Science, JSON, Middleware

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    598 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Developing AI Applications on Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    978 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    932 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edge Impulse

    Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Model Evaluation, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Python Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    893 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Data-oriented programming, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    383 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    528 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Embedded Systems using C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices

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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Markov Model, Embeddings, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Concurrency in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Algorithms, System Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    796 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Shiny (R Package), R Programming, Leaflet (Software), Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Data Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Histogram, UI Components, Application Deployment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ASP.NET for Experienced Developers: Board Infinity
  • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
  • Developing AI Applications on Azure: LearnQuest
  • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning: Edge Impulse
  • Python Data Analysis: Rice University
  • Getting Started with R: Coursera
  • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Embedded Systems using C: EDUCBA
  • Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models: DeepLearning.AI

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