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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


  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Computer Programming Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Programming Principles, Data Management, Maintainability

    4.1 stars, 938 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (938) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Epic Games

    Game Development and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, Innovation, Storytelling

    4 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Digital Publishing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 544 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (544) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Applications, Game Design, Animations, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Computer Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools

    4.1 stars, 55 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unity Game Development: Fun Mini-Game Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Performance Tuning, User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Event-Driven Programming, Virtual Environment, Project Design, Interactive Design, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, Program Development, Debugging, Scripting, Animations, UI Components, Code Reusability, Computer Graphics

    5 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Data Import/Export, Layout Design, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Application Deployment, Creative Design, Software Installation

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Getting Started with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Graphics Software, Event-Driven Programming, C# (Programming Language), No-Code Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unity Procedural Generation & Game Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, UI Components, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geometry, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Data Mapping, Software Visualization, Computer Graphic Techniques, Construction, Simulations, C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Design, Interaction Design, Maintainability, Process Control

    4.8 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (28) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Blueprints – Visual Scripting for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, No-Code Development, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Code Reusability, Scripting, Graphical Tools

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (49) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    More C# Programming and Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Storage, C and C++, Game Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic

    4.8 stars, 626 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unity Advanced Game Development, Physics & GUI

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, UI Components, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Torque (Physics), Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Object Oriented Design, Animations, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mechanics, User Experience, Simulation and Simulation Software

    5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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