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.

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Data Structures, 3D Assets, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphic Techniques, Code Reusability, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Model Optimization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Systems, File Management, Data Store, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Game Theory, Social Sciences, Computational Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Network Model, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Informatics, Web Analytics and SEO, Computer Science, Market Dynamics, Sociology, Behavioral Economics, Bidding, Political Sciences, Market Analysis
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, GitHub, Code Review, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Context Management, Agentic Workflows, Software Development, Web Development, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Computer Networking, Database Management, Network Protocols, Query Languages, Web Applications, Security Software, Network Routers, Encryption, Security Awareness, Computer Literacy, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, Endpoint Security, System Software, Authentications, Application Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Siemens
Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Robotics, Mechanical Design, Automation, Control Systems, Program Development, Manufacturing and Production, Performance Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Programming Principles, Human Factors, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Software, Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Theory, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Access, Application Development
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Display Devices, Cloud Computing Architecture, Networking Hardware, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Mobile Security, Network Infrastructure, USB, Computer Networking, Cloud Services, Augmented Reality, Microarchitecture, Network Routers, IT Infrastructure, System Configuration, Data Storage, Memory Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Systems, Databases, Database Application, Database Software, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, Data Presentation, SQL, Tableau Software, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks