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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data-oriented programming, Distributed Computing, Linear Algebra, Computer Graphics, Hardware Architecture, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, System Programming, Program Development, Machine Learning
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Motion Graphics, Video Game Development, Timelines, Prototyping, Data Import/Export, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Game Design, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Architecture, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Game Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Artificial Intelligence, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Android Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Animation and Game Design, Mobile Development, Linear Algebra, Computer Graphics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Game Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Modeling, Computational Thinking, Data Integrity, Program Development, Application Development, Data Maintenance, Computational Logic, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface, Application Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), System Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Problem Management, Computer Science, Functional Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Dataflow, Storytelling, Game Design, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months