Game Development Courses

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Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with our short online courses.

Raspberry Pi Foundation

Object-oriented Programming in Python: Create Your Own Adventure Game

Learn object-oriented programming principles by creating your own text-based adventure game in Python. Supported by Google.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
Queensland University of Technology

Creating Apps in the Classroom

Find out how to create your own educational apps to support learning activities in your classroom.
2 weeks
1 hr per week
Included in Unlimited
University of Dundee

Data Science in the Games Industry

Learn how the games industry can use big data to enhance the gaming experience and increase profits.
4 weeks
0 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
Accenture

Digital Skills: Mobile

Learn about mobile design, development and creating mobile experiences, as well as bigger concepts related to mobile technology.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
Free digital upgrade
Abertay University

Game Design and Development: A Bit-by-Bit History of Video Game Music

Chart the evolution of the classic 8-bit sound and discover the role of musicians in game design and development.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
BGI

How To Start Your Career In Games Development

Learn how to start a career in games development by hearing from leading games producers, recruiters and new developers.
4 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited

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Go behind the scenes of your favourite games

With a reported 2.5 billion video game players around the world, the game development industry continues to thrive.

If you’re passionate about gaming, our online game development courses can help you improve your digital skills and understand the development behind the software.

Studying flexibly online will give you an introduction to the major concepts that underpin video game programming. You can explore how the gaming industry works and learn what skills and tools are useful for working in the game development industry.

If you are looking to begin a career in game development, or are simply interested in how game developers think, learn with online courses on FutureLearn.

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