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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


  • 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
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unity Procedural Generation & Game Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, 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, Interaction Design, Design, Maintainability, Process Control, Computational Logic

    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

    Game Development with MonoGame: 2D & 3D Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Object Oriented Design, Graphics Software, C# (Programming Language), Motion Graphics, Animations, Cross Platform Development, Business Logic, Program Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, Debugging, Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Unity 6 Game Development with C# Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Augmented Reality, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Scripting, Cross Platform Development, UI Components, Game Design, Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Interactive Design, Performance Tuning, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Virtual Reality, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • 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

    Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Program Development, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Application Development, Data Storage, Scripting

    4.5 stars, 180 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (180) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Debugging, Problem Solving, Game Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Data Structures, Python Programming, Video Game Development, Algorithms, Application Development, Computer Science, Functional Testing, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Master C# Scripting for Unity in 30 Days

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Android Development, Android (Operating System), User Interface (UI) Design, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Mobile Development, Application Deployment, Code Reusability, Software Installation, UI Components, Linear Algebra, Computational Logic, Interactive Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unity Shader Programming: Create & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Performance Tuning, Image Quality

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Game Development Patterns with Godot 4

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Game Design, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Software Design, Software Architecture, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Game Theory, Data Persistence, Artificial Intelligence, Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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, 48 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

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

  • Unity Advanced Game Development, Physics & GUI: EDUCBA
  • Unity Procedural Generation & Game Mechanics: EDUCBA
  • Game Development with MonoGame: 2D & 3D Projects: EDUCBA
  • Unity 6 Game Development with C# Scripting: Packt
  • Game Development and Prototyping: Epic Games
  • Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine: Skillshare
  • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
  • More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Master C# Scripting for Unity in 30 Days: Packt
  • Unity Shader Programming: Create & Optimize: EDUCBA

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