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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Javascript, Browser Compatibility, Secure Coding, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, Data Validation, Data Management

    ★ 3.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Agile and Hybrid Approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Sprint Planning, Project Management, Backlogs, Performance Metric, Project Planning, Project Performance, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Hacking & Cryptography Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Python Programming, Key Management, Programming Principles, File I/O, Computational Logic, Program Development, Algorithms, Debugging, Code Reusability, Scripting, Data Mapping, Software Testing, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Data Structures, Application Development

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SAE Institute México

    Introducción a Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics

    ★ 3.6 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introducing Model-Driven Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Model, Network Protocols, IT Automation, Network Routing, Data Modeling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), JSON, Automation, Restful API, Data Structures, Configuration Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Codio

    Select Topics in Python: Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Development Environment, Virtual Environment, Python Programming, Build Tools, Program Development, Application Deployment

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Windows可视化程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Programming Principles, C# (Programming Language), UI Components, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Event-Driven Programming, Application Design, Interactive Design, Application Development, Computer Graphic Techniques

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Softer Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Storytelling, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Driving engagement, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Vulnerability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Services, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Laravel Additional Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Build Real-world Projects Using Replit and Ghostwriter

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Technical Writing, Generative AI, Vibe coding, Computer Programming, File Management

    ★ 3.3 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    Redux in JavaScript and React

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Middleware, Web Development

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular game programming courses

  • Web Development Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Agile and Hybrid Approaches: Microsoft
  • Python Hacking & Cryptography Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Introducción a Unreal Engine: SAE Institute México
  • Introducing Model-Driven Programmability: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Select Topics in Python: Packaging: Codio
  • Windows可视化程序设计: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • The Softer Side of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS: LearnQuest
  • Laravel Additional Security: Infosec

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