• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Game Programming

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


  • C

    Coursera

    Javascript for Beginners: Primitive Data Types

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Web Development, Application Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, AI powered creativity, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entrepreneurship, Architecture and Construction, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Emerging Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Health Informatics, Performance Tuning, Data Access, Databases, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Database Management Systems, Clinical Data Management, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de usuario a explorador de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Extract, Transform, Load, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Package and Software Management, Graphing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Numerical Analysis

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    React JS Masterclass - Go From Zero To Job Ready

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, React Redux, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Context Management, Front-End Web Development, Real Time Data, Frontend Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Event-Driven Programming, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Frontend Performance, Development Environment

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to SQL Window Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Allen Bradley Micro850 PLC with IIoT

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Diagram Design, Data Store, Dataflow, Functional Design, Microsoft Azure, Automation, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Data Management, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Fine-tuning, Communication, Simulations

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Software Versioning, Git (Version Control System), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Sequences and Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Software Installation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Make.com for Beginners: LinkedIn Post Automation With GPT-4

    Skills you'll gain: Make.com, LinkedIn, Marketing Automation, Generative AI Agents, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Marketing, AI Integrations, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI, Content Creation, Automation, OpenAI API, Artificial Intelligence, Content Marketing, Workflow Management

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

1…267268269…492

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

  • Javascript for Beginners: Primitive Data Types: Coursera
  • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania
  • Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Python: de usuario a explorador de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities: Coursera
  • React JS Masterclass - Go From Zero To Job Ready: Packt
  • Introduction to SQL Window Functions: Coursera
  • Allen Bradley Micro850 PLC with IIoT: Packt
  • Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design: Coursera

Skills you can learn in Software Development

Programming Language (34)
Google (25)
Computer Program (21)
Software Testing (21)
Web (19)
Google Cloud Platform (18)
Application Programming Interfaces (17)
Data Structure (16)
Problem Solving (14)
Object-oriented Programming (13)
Kubernetes (10)
List & Label (10)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok