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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Public Policies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Probability Distribution, Dimensionality Reduction, R Programming, Probability, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Linear Algebra, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Development Environment, Data Structures, File Management, Scripting, Data Storage, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Program Development, Data Integration, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Java, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, JUnit, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Document Management, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Pseudocode, Simulations, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Secure Coding, File Management, Cryptography, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scripting, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Star Schema, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Apple Xcode, Restful API, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Development, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), UI Components, Real Time Data, JSON
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Application Development, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Timelines, Advanced Analytics, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Manipulation
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months