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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


  • L

    LearnQuest

    Writing Java Application Code

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Development, Program Development, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface

    4.4 stars, 61 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Code Reusability, Java Programming, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD)

    4.6 stars, 81 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (81) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    Olay

    Cosmetic Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Performance Testing, Customer Insights, Good Manufacturing Practices, Supply Management, Process Optimization, Quality Control

    4.8 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Program Development

    4.4 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (31) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Store, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Data Access, C and C++, Software Design, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Crea juegos e historias animadas con Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Interaction Design

    4.3 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (36) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Peking University

    人群与网络

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Market Dynamics, Web Analytics and SEO, Network Model, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Market Analysis, Economics, Bidding, Behavioral Economics, Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (114) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Application, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, SQL, Application Security, Security Controls, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Exploitation techniques, Encryption

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics

    4.4 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, IT Automation, Python Programming, Scripting Languages

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android (Operating System), Application Deployment, JSON, Web Services, Restful API, Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations

    4.6 stars, 103 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (103) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Strategies, Organizational Change, Competitive Analysis, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 481 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (481) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular game programming courses

  • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Cosmetic Product Development: Olay
  • Python Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Crea juegos e historias animadas con Scratch: Coursera
  • 人群与网络: Peking University
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
  • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact: Infosec

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