Game Programming Foundations
Master Unreal Engine: Game Programming with Professional Developers
Study game programming online with mentorship from industry experts
Learn to program video games using Epic's Unreal Engine. Over nine months, you will gain speed and confidence in industry-leading software, learn the latest game production techniques, and graduate with a playable game to show employers.
Why study game programming at CG Spectrum:
- We are an Unreal Academic Partner and Authorized Training Center
- Learn directly from game experts with real-world experience
- Train on industry-standard software
- Choose 1-on-1 or small group classes
Unreal Engine has been used to create some of the world's most popular game titles for desktop, console, and mobile. Using this powerful engine, you will explore C++, blueprints, UI development, input, collision, particle systems, animations, user experience and more.
Your pathway to the video game industry
The 9-month Foundations Course is the first half of our Career Track, helping you pave your pathway into the creative industries. Gain foundational skills and knowledge that will prepare you for advanced industry training.
Firas Hosn
While at Ubisoft, AAA programmer Firas released almost a game a year including Far Cry 3, 4, 5, Assassin's Creed 3, Your Shape, Splinter Cell: Blacklist and Watchdogs 2 and 3.
Dept. Head of Game Programming
Known for Assassin's Creed 3
Bryan Griffiths
After 20 years in the industry, AAA game expert Bryan has worked on titles like Too Human, X-Men: Destiny, Rollers of the Realm, Debris, and now Far Cry 6.
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Far Cry 6
Ming Zhang
With over 6 years of experience in the game industry, Ming has worked for Ubisoft, Activision, and Gameloft. He has also applied his programming skills in a wide range of areas.
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Tom Clancy's EndWar
Sushama Chakraverty
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Watch Dogs: Legion
Will Masek
Will has taught games programming as a University lecturer before working on the Horizon franchise. Since then he started his own company and works with other studios on a number of exciting projects.
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Sniper Elite III: Afrika
Rez Graham
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for The Sims 4
Daniel Punch
Daniel has experience in game development as well as other applications. He contributed to Marvel Super Hero Squad and was a member of the Need for Speed: No Limits team.
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Marvel Super Hero Squad
Cameron Cintron
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Mobile game development
Rob Brooks
Rob has developed games and experiences for a number of platforms from mobile and desktop to virtual reality. He specializes in creating gameplay mechanics and quick-fire game prototypes for a number of video game companies.
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Dev Enabled
Filip Krstevski
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Infinity Blade series
Cliff Sharif
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for VR simulation dev
If you like games and coding this is a course you don't want to miss!
I started with no previous programming experience and I am already coding my own games from scratch. Firas is an incredible mentor who has encouraged me to stay curious and think outside the box. His support has exponentially increased my progress!
CG Spectrum's training got me hired in the industry.
CG Spectrum helped me build the skills and connections that directly resulted in getting hired as a Gameplay Programmer at New World Interactive.
An amazing journey!
This course is a complete package with the goal of helping us conquer our dream job! I didn't expect to find a C++ programming course aimed at the gaming industry and of such quality. The big difference the guidance of a high-level professional: Bryan Griffiths in my case! In addition to masterfully explaining technical questions, he shares immeasurable knowledge of the industry.
CG Spectrum is helping me grow as a game designer and as a person.
Both my mentor Andrejs Verlis and Dept. Head, Troy Dunniway, have been so encouraging and empowering. It doesn’t even feel like school. I’m finally seeing so many of my interests culminate, and I’m excited to leverage the great networking and career development here for a beautiful future.
