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    Study game programming techniques for developing video games. Learn about game physics, graphics, and AI for creating dynamic gameplay.

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      Advanced Oracle Monitoring and Tuning Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Real Time Data, SQL, Database Management, Continuous Monitoring

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      E2E Testing

      Ungraded plugin Rev Share

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Engineering, Computer Programming, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, General Science and Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Blender Foundations & Tavern Structure Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sortieren und Filtern mit SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Quality, Data Presentation

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      ASP.NET Core Fundamentals and Environment Setup

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Git (Version Control System), .NET Framework, Version Control, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Program Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Design and Development, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Dashboard Customization with Jenkins: Track Health Metrics

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Devops Tools, Build Tools, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Application Programming Interface (API), Authorization (Computing)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Architecting AI Solutions – Scalable GenAI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Scalability, Cloud Computing Architecture, Large Language Modeling, Systems Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Containerization, Load Balancing, Docker (Software), System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Information Privacy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Modern HTML & CSS From The Beginning 2.0

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Version Control, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Development Environment, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Mobile Development, Application Deployment, Animations, Semantic Web, User Interface (UI), Typography

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Comprehensive Tuning and Optimization for Oracle Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Oracle Databases, SQL, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, System Monitoring, Linux, Data Store

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Code Review, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Creating BigQuery Datasets, Visualizing Insights - Português

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Data Storage

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Applying Machine Learning to Your Data with GC - Français

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Test Data, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Image Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Advanced Oracle Monitoring and Tuning Techniques: Packt
    • Ungraded plugin Rev Share: E2E Testing
    • Blender Foundations & Tavern Structure Modeling: Packt
    • Sortieren und Filtern mit SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • ASP.NET Core Fundamentals and Environment Setup: Packt
    • Dashboard Customization with Jenkins: Track Health Metrics: Coursera Project Network
    • Architecting AI Solutions – Scalable GenAI Systems: Packt
    • Modern HTML & CSS From The Beginning 2.0: Packt
    • Comprehensive Tuning and Optimization for Oracle Databases: Packt
    • Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them: Packt

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Game Programming

    Game programming is writing the code that makes video games work. It's a part of the broader field of video game development, and it is, more specifically, the development of video game software. Game programming is based heavily on mathematics and programming logic, and it often includes specific programming languages, such as C Sharp. It also includes digital art, planning game concepts, and sound design to create gaming experiences that keep users playing and sharing games.‎

    Some opportunities that learning game programming can make available to you are working on a team with other programming professionals and artists to develop video game designs. This type of work is both highly analytical and extremely creative, so you could gain the chance to use both imagination and logic as part of your work if you go into the field of video game development. You may also find the experience of learning about game programming interesting and exciting.‎

    Taking online courses on Coursera can help you learn game programming by covering the range of information from basic, beginner level programming through intermediate-level skills, such as using Python to create a game, and advanced courses such as more complex game development on PyGame. Select the courses on Coursera that complement your programming skill level, and then move through the courses at your own pace while developing a portfolio of your hands-on work.‎

    To know if learning game programming is right for you, consider whether you enjoy exploring and discovering new ways to solve recurring problems and if you have strong mathematical skills or are willing to work on learning advanced math. It helps to be passionate about technology and driven to understand why things work the way they do. You also ideally need to be self-motivated, a person who takes initiative, and comfortable with linear thinking because game programming requires solving a lot of logic problems. Even though a team is typically involved in the creation of a game, game programmers spend most of their time alone and deep in thought, so it may also help if you're a person who is comfortable with a lot of quiet time for deep thinking.‎

    Online Game Programming courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Game Programming skills. Choose from a wide range of Game Programming courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Game Programming, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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