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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Reinforcement Learning: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, GitHub, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Game Design

    3.7 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.7 (10) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal FPS Development - Combat, AI & UI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Style Tables with CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Typography

    4.7 stars, 42 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (42) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Robotics, Control Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Spatial Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Debugging, Program Development, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Statistical Programming, Data Access, Software Documentation, File I/O

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Python Programming, Data Transformation

    4.8 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Development, AI Workflows, Application Design, Software Development Methodologies

    4.4 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Javascript, Browser Compatibility, Secure Coding, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, Data Validation, Data Management

    3.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Design and Development, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, Application Deployment, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Database Application, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Javascript

    4.2 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (33) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Clemson University

    Database Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Management, Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Development, SQL, NoSQL, Query Languages, Diagram Design, Dependency Analysis

    4.4 stars, 98 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    SkillUp

    Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Sprint Planning, Product Planning, Product Management, User Story, Strategic Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Methodologies, Product Development, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Technical Writing

    4.8 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular game programming courses

  • Reinforcement Learning: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Unreal FPS Development - Combat, AI & UI Systems: EDUCBA
  • Style Tables with CSS: Coursera
  • Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 1: Pearson
  • برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج: Duke University
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 3: Coursera
  • Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training: Simplilearn
  • Web Development Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera

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