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.

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Scripting, UI Components, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Docker (Software), Development Testing, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Debugging, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Hardware, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Simulations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Torque (Physics), Game Design, Video Game Development, Mechanics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Performance Tuning, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Network Protocols, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Application Deployment, Apple Xcode, Application Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java Programming, Java, Build Tools, Eclipse (Software), Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, CI/CD, Web Applications, Application Servers, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Application Development, Business Logic, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Software Design Patterns, Program Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Software Development, Cross Platform Development, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Simulations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months