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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


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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Code Review, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    React - Working with Higher Order Components

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript and jQuery, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Application Development, Mobile Development

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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAS

    Analyzing Time Series and Sequential Data

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    MySQL with Information Technology

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Management Information Systems, SQL

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Dungeon Design Mastery and Advanced Unreal Engine Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    الاستراتيجية التنافسية

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Product Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, New Product Development, Innovation, Product Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Management, Software Development, Product Management, Process Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Customer Engagement

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Concentration, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Clinical Nutrition, Exercise Science, Respiration, Physiology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    JavaScript for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript, Web Applications, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de explorador de datos a analista

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Select Topics in Python: Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, LLM Application, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver 4 with Java - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Apache Maven, Version Control, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Data, Integration Testing, Java Programming, Test Case, Test Execution Engine, Software Testing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
  • React - Working with Higher Order Components: Coursera
  • Analyzing Time Series and Sequential Data: SAS
  • MySQL with Information Technology: Coursera
  • Dungeon Design Mastery and Advanced Unreal Engine Techniques: Packt
  • الاستراتيجية التنافسية : Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software: University of Alberta
  • A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: American Council on Exercise
  • JavaScript for Web Development: Board Infinity
  • Python: de explorador de datos a analista: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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