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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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      DeepLearning.AI

      Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analysis, Data Processing

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming with Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      407 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Pseudocode, Maintainability, Data Storage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Epic Games

      Game Development and Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Data Analysis with R

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Java

      Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google IT Automation with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Cloud Services, Debugging, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Bash (Scripting Language), CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Technical Communication, Unit Testing, Web Services, Configuration Management, Scripting, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Programming Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Full-Stack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, SQL, Database Design, API Design, Linux Commands, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programming in C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, System Programming, Numerical Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Arduino Platform and C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Components, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
    • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
    • Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
    • Learn to Program: The Fundamentals: University of Toronto
    • Game Development and Prototyping: Epic Games
    • Data Analysis with R: Duke University
    • Introduction to Java: LearnQuest
    • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
    • Meta Full-Stack Developer: Meta

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