Free Online Game Development Courses & MOOCs

Introduction to Game Design: Game Systems and Balance (edX)

EdX

LaSalle College,LaSalleX

Introduction to Game Design: Game Systems and Balance (edX)

Computer Science

Dive into the world of game design with 'Introduction to Game Design: Game Systems and Balance'. This course will teach you how to craft compelling game mechanics, ensuring a fun and rewarding experience for players. From understanding core systems to mastering balance, this course is perfect for aspiring game designers looking to create engaging and successful games.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Game Design Game Development Game Balance

Getting Started with Unreal Engine (edX)

EdX

Rochester Institute of Technology,RITx

Getting Started with Unreal Engine (edX)

CS: Design & Product

Begin your journey into the world of Unreal Engine 4 with this introductory course by Epic Games. Whether you're new to game development or looking to expand your skills in real-time rendering, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and more, this course provides a solid foundation. Learn directly from the creators of Fortnite and explore applications ranging from video games to architectural visualization.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

3D Design Game Development Unreal Engine Foundations Professional Certificate

Udacity

2D Game Development with libGDX (Udacity)

CS: Software Engineering

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of 2D game development with Udacity's comprehensive course '2D Game Development with libGDX'. This course is designed for aspiring game developers who want to learn how to create engaging games using LibGDX, a versatile Java library. Whether you're aiming to develop games for web browsers or mobile devices, this course provides the foundational skills and practical experience needed to bring your ideas to life.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Games Game Development 2D Games

Udacity

How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX (Udacity)

CS: Software Engineering

Embark on a journey into the world of 2D game development with 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX'. This course is perfect for beginners and intermediate developers looking to dive deep into creating engaging platform games. You'll start by learning the fundamentals of the versatile libGDX framework, then progress to building a fully-fledged platforming game called GigaGal. By the end, you'll have gained valuable skills in sprite drawing, complex state management, entity interaction control, and level data handling.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Games Game Development 2D Games