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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Robotics with Webots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Mapping, Graph Theory, Planning, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Engineering, Data Structures, Python Programming, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Athletic Training, Motivational Skills, Anatomy, Goal Setting, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Research, Model Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, R Programming, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Sociology, Driving engagement, Machine Learning Methods, Behavioral Economics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Scripting, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Analysis, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Unit Testing

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Simulations, Anthropology, Mathematical Modeling, Sociology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Combining and Analyzing Complex Data

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, STATA (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Informed Consent

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Storage and Queries

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, Query Languages, Vector Databases, Data Lakes, File Systems, Database Systems, SQL, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Amazon Web Services, Apache Kafka, Amazon S3, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Working with Subqueries in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages

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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Code Review, Debugging, Software Documentation, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI Essentials: A Comprehensive Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Technical Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Robotics with Webots: University of Colorado Boulder
  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Preparation: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: Board Infinity
  • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics: Packt
  • Core Java - Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Combining and Analyzing Complex Data: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Data Storage and Queries: DeepLearning.AI
  • Working with Subqueries in SQL: Coursera

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