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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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      University of Virginia

      Market and Competition in Pricing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Target Market, Market Share, Business Strategy, Marketing, Value Propositions, Game Theory, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Git (Version Control System), Web Design and Development, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Back-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      iOS App Development Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Application Frameworks

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      552 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Using JavaScript and JSON in Django

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Ajax, JSON, Django (Web Framework), Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development Tools, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Black-box and White-box Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Requirements Analysis, Java Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Dependency Analysis, Test Driven Development (TDD)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Advanced Relational Database and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Engineering Analysis, Computer Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Data Mapping, Real Time Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Virtual Environment, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Build AI Apps with ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GPT-4

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI, GitHub, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Application Security

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xbox

      Xbox Graphic Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Design Reviews, Wireframing, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Design, Photo Editing, Game Design, Generative AI, Style Guides, Adobe Creative Cloud

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Survival Analysis in R for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Market and Competition in Pricing Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Foundations of Coding Full-Stack: Microsoft
    • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
    • Using JavaScript and JSON in Django: University of Michigan
    • Black-box and White-box Testing: University of Minnesota
    • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • Advanced Relational Database and SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Build AI Apps with ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GPT-4: Scrimba

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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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