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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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      Stanford University

      Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Operations Research, Design Strategies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Systems Analysis, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      509 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      JavaScript Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Web Design and Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      933 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, Query Languages, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      600 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      948 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Graph Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Routing, Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      SAS Advanced Programmer

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Program Development, Data Presentation, Scripting, Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Automation, Statistical Programming, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Data Transformation, Debugging, Data Validation, Data Analysis

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      399 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Digital Communications, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Applied Mathematics, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Computing Platforms, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Development, Programming Principles, Databases, Data Maintenance, Database Management, Web Applications, Software Installation, Browser Compatibility, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Software Versioning, Computer Programming

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      392 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Web Design, Wireframing, User Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      835 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction

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

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

    • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
    • Software Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • JavaScript Basics: University of California, Davis
    • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM
    • Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow: IBM
    • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
    • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
    • Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital: Duke University
    • Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases : IBM
    • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts

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