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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 Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Python Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Program Development, Data Storage, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Data Import/Export, Development Environment, Jupyter, File Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Data Science Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Data Literacy, Algorithms, Dashboard, Data Mining, Jupyter, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Web Scraping, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Science, Data Collection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management

      4.6
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      114K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, OpenShift, Linux Commands, GitHub, Software Architecture, MongoDB, Bash (Scripting Language), Containerization, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Object-Relational Mapping, Flask (Web Framework), System Monitoring, Microservices, Jupyter, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Literacy, Relational Databases, Data Mining, Jupyter, Stored Procedure, Data Analysis Software, Database Design, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Modeling, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming Tools, Stakeholder Engagement, Python Programming

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, GitHub, Software Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Design, Software Engineering, Shell Script, Linux, Flask (Web Framework), Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Systems Development, Jupyter, Web Scraping, Application Deployment, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      AI Foundations for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Process Design, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning, Self Service Technologies, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Application Deployment, Automation, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Customer Service, Image Analysis, Data Science

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, NumPy, Statistical Modeling, Algorithms

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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ball State University

      Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Statistics, Python Programming, Scripting, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging

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      4.7
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Design, Computer Science, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Software Development Tools, Data Science, Data Analysis Software, Software Engineering Tools, Programming Principles, Data Structures

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      574 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Matplotlib, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Web Scraping, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Python Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
    • Data Science Foundations: IBM
    • Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming: Stanford University
    • IBM Back-End Development: IBM
    • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
    • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
    • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
    • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification : DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
    • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera Project Network

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