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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

    GPU Programming

    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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    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine

    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

  • P

    Packt

    Intro to 3D Game Development Masterclass in Godot

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Game Development Patterns with Godot 4

    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

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Game Development: Combat, Zombies, and HUD

    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

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development

    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

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced C# Techniques, Game Development & Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate C# Concepts and 2D Game Development

    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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    C Programming Projects for Games and System Development

    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

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Android Game Development in Unity

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine: Skillshare
  • Intro to 3D Game Development Masterclass in Godot: Packt
  • Game Development Patterns with Godot 4: Packt
  • Intermediate Game Development: Combat, Zombies, and HUD: Packt
  • Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development: Packt
  • Advanced C# Techniques, Game Development & Publishing: Packt
  • Intermediate C# Concepts and 2D Game Development: Packt
  • C Programming Projects for Games and System Development: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Android Game Development in Unity: Packt

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