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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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    Coursera

    Advanced BSP Development with Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Serial Peripheral Interface, Performance Tuning, Software Design, Real Time Data, Technical Design, C (Programming Language), Debugging, System Configuration, Maintainability, Scalability, Data Mapping

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Management and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Combinatorics and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Arithmetic, Python Programming, Simulations

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    865 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Variance Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    573 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistics, Infectious Diseases, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Software Installation

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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Agile Project Management Frameworks and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Sprint Planning, Project Management, User Story, Project Documentation, Scope Management, Change Control, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Practical Generative AI with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Productivity Software, Creative Design, Marketing Automation, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), A/B Testing, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Emerging Technologies

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Advanced Styling with Responsive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Wireframing, Front-End Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Usability, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development Tools, Javascript

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design, Debugging, Mockups, Microsoft Copilot, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, Javascript

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Advanced BSP Development with Embedded C: Coursera
  • Data Management and Visualization: Wesleyan University
  • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
  • Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships: Google
  • COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python: Coursera
  • Introduction to Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Agile Project Management Frameworks and Methodologies: LearnKartS
  • Practical Generative AI with ChatGPT: Packt
  • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University

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