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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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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Code Reusability, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Program Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Workflow Management, IBM Cloud, No-Code Development, Self Service Technologies, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Context Management, Operational Efficiency, WordPress

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Operational Analysis, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Model Optimization, Algebra

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, OS Process Management, Data Access, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Data Sharing, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master Unity Game Development, C# Scripting, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Software Versioning, Application Deployment, Code Reusability, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Code Reusability, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Functional Design, Data Science, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Computational Logic

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Services, Database Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Methodologies, Data Strategy, Database Application, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Cross Platform Development, Package and Software Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Programming Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, File Management, Data Structures, Functional Design, Context Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Platforms, IBM Cloud, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Computing Platforms, Cloud-Based Integration, Microsoft Azure, AI Integrations, Amazon Web Services, Emerging Technologies, Network Protocols

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Game Design: Build, Implement & Optimize

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript through Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Web Development, Animations, Front-End Web Development, Animation and Game Design, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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), User Interface (UI) Design, Artificial Intelligence, Interaction Design, Scripting, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Object-Oriented Programming and Functions: Packt
  • Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming: IBM
  • Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Master Unity Game Development, C# Scripting, Deployment: Packt
  • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases: IBM
  • Introduction to Programming Using Python: Packt
  • Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Unreal Engine Game Design: Build, Implement & Optimize: EDUCBA

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