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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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      Google Cloud

      データ アナリストのための BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Looker (Software), SQL, Business Analytics, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Google Sheets, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Alteryx Mastery: Data Analytics & Workflow Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Alteryx, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Business Process Automation, Data Integration, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Learn Node.js

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JSON, Server Side, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Package and Software Management, Routing Protocols, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Workflow Automation using Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Business Process Automation, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Automation, Performance Tuning, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Scalability, Blogs, Process Optimization, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Content, Application Programming Interface (API), Content Creation, Business Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring

      Skills you'll gain: Loan Origination, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Commercial Lending, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Communications Management, Compliance Management, Loans, Customer experience improvement, Credit Risk, Document Management, Financial Services, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Risk Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Beginning Security

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Web Applications, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Build a Product Landing Page with Stripe Integration

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Payment Systems, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Transaction Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Multimodal RAG with GPT – Build Smarter Search & AI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, System Design and Implementation, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Accélérer l'échange de connaissances avec Agentspace

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Application Performance Management, Enterprise Application Management, Productivity Software, OAuth, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, System Monitoring, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Personalization, Data Store, Search Engine Marketing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      ASP.NET Core MVC [.NET 8] - The Complete Guide

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Application Deployment, Order Management, Authorization (Computing), Object-Relational Mapping, Data Store, User Accounts, Database Management, Authentications, Full-Stack Web Development, Order Processing, Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Microsoft Azure, User Interface (UI), Software Architecture, E-Commerce, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      The Complete Ethical Hacking Course

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, OSI Models, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Network Monitoring, Linux, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Vulnerability Assessments, General Networking, Security Awareness, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      透過 Agentspace 加速交流知識

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • データ アナリストのための BigQuery: Google Cloud
    • Alteryx Mastery: Data Analytics & Workflow Automation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Learn Node.js: Scrimba
    • Workflow Automation using Generative AI: Simplilearn
    • GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Beginning Security: Packt
    • Build a Product Landing Page with Stripe Integration: Packt
    • Multimodal RAG with GPT – Build Smarter Search & AI Systems: Packt
    • Accélérer l'échange de connaissances avec Agentspace: Google Cloud
    • ASP.NET Core MVC [.NET 8] - The Complete Guide: 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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