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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Applied Calculus with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Algebra, Derivatives, Model Optimization

    4.9 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-Native Computing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Serverless Computing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Microservices, Containerization, Application Deployment, Application Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Programming Interface (API), Prompt Patterns, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 2

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.3 stars, 128 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (128) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fudan University

    游戏产业概论

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Intellectual Property, Game Design, New Product Development, Legal Risk, Product Management, Business, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Global Marketing, Investments

    3.6 stars, 69 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Computer Vision: YOLO Custom Object Detection with Colab GPU

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Fine-tuning, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Development Environment, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Software Installation

    3.1 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    Mathematical Foundations for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Database Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Problem Solving

    4.1 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Composición algorítmica en Supercollider

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Algorithms, Digital Signal Processing, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Mapping

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ROS 2 from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Robotic Process Automation, Middleware, Simulation and Simulation Software, YAML, Package and Software Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Visualization, Command-Line Interface, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Advanced App Development in Android Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Animations, Mobile Development, Creative Design

    4.2 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Vibe Coding for Beginners: From Zero to App

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Vibe coding, Web Development Tools, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, Software Development Tools, Cloud Development, Development Environment, Web Development, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Command-Line Interface, Application Security, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Applied Calculus with Python: Johns Hopkins University
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Learn Python: 2: Scrimba
  • AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: IBM
  • 游戏产业概论: Fudan University
  • Computer Vision: YOLO Custom Object Detection with Colab GPU: Packt
  • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science: University of Leeds
  • Mathematical Foundations for Computing: University of London
  • Composición algorítmica en Supercollider: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • ROS 2 from Scratch: Packt

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