Game Programming Essentials
Online game programming course for beginners taught by industry pros
Learn game programming basics with an Unreal Engine Academic Partner
This hands-on course is for aspiring programmers who want to learn how to develop video games. Under the guidance of your mentor, learn game programming essentials using C++, a prominent object-oriented programming language.
Why study game programming with us:
- We are an Unreal Engine Academic Partner and Authorized Training Center
- Learn from game experts with real-world experience
- Learn industry-standard tools and techniques
- Private 1-on-1 or small group classes (max. 4 students)
Navigating Epic's Unreal Engine, you will apply programming concepts used in professional development to start building your own playable game from scratch!
Your pathway to the industry
This short course is equivalent to term one of the Foundations course. On completion of the Essentials course, if you decide to progress further with your studies, you'll enroll straight into term two of the corresponding Foundations course which means you'll already be one-third of the way through your studies! Continue your learning journey towards an exciting career in the industry by enrolling into the Foundations Career Track.
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
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
Sushama Chakraverty
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Watch Dogs: Legion
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
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
Cameron Cintron
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Mobile game development
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
Elias Jacobs
From indie dev to AAA dev, Elias is an animation programmer at Build a Rocket Boy Studio where he's working on soon-to-be-released game, Everywhere.
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Past Cure
Jan Bulin
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Gears of War 5
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
Caio Sabino
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for SimCity BuildIt
Max Maroe
Max is a lifelong gamer and game developer and has devoted his life to the universes inside our computers. He's currently pursuing the development of a multitude of VR and XR games and systems.
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Rez Graham
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for The Sims 4
Filip Krstevski
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Infinity Blade series
Winnie Tsang
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Gears of War 5
Cliff Sharif
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for VR simulation dev
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.
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.
