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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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    Scrimba

    Learn to code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, Web Applications, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Version Control, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Python and Professional Development

    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

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, AI Product Strategy, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Software Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Scripting, Simulations, Algorithms, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing, Automation, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Derivatives

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Cryptography: Build & Explore Classical Ciphers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Scripting, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Python Programming, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Feature Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Public Policies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business and Financial Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Management, Financial Statements, Data Modeling, Quantitative Research, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Copilot, Game Design, Software Design, Application Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, GitHub, Development Environment, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Web3 Development for Beginners - No Coding Skills Required

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Software Development Tools, Transaction Processing, Web Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Javascript, Application Deployment, Computer Programming, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Financial Data, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Financial Analysis, Jupyter, Probability Distribution, Python Programming, Data Visualization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
  • Advanced Python and Professional Development: Packt
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus: Imperial College London
  • Python Cryptography: Build & Explore Classical Ciphers: EDUCBA
  • Machine Learning with Python: IBM
  • Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Business and Financial Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games: Coursera

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