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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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    Microsoft

    Introduction to JavaScript Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Development, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Maintainability, Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animations, Video Editing, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Production, Debugging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Animation and Game Design, System Configuration, Storytelling, Layout Design, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Unit Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    294 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, API Design, Program Development, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Computational Thinking, System Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Generative AI Agents, Integrated Development Environments, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Application Development, Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Effective Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Business Logic, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Advanced SAS Programming Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Statistical Programming, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced SAS Programming, Macros & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Predictive Analytics, Automation, Data Integration, Advanced Analytics, Debugging, Statistical Programming, SQL, Statistical Methods, Report Writing, Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Access, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Micro850 PLC Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Programmable Logic Controllers, Industrial Engineering, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Data Structures, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Game based learning - Getting Started with Gen AI

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, Game Design, Digital pedagogy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to JavaScript Programming: Microsoft
  • Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design: EDUCBA
  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming: Microsoft
  • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Effective Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • Advanced SAS Programming Techniques: SAS
  • Advanced SAS Programming, Macros & Reporting: EDUCBA

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