15 of the best game development courses online

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• You can find myriad game development courses online, most typically from sites like Coursera, edX, and Udemy.
• Below, you'll find 15 of the best online classes, from two-hour courses for beginners to series designed to train students for the Unity Certified 3D Artist exam.

Whether you're a beginner, an existing developer, or programmer looking to re-skill, there are several online courses for game development that span a variety of skill levels and specializations. Options range from an online Wharton course that teaches you to apply digital game design techniques to business challenges to classes on constructing compelling storylines.

Most courses will arm students with the conceptual and technical knowledge needed to advance, plus projects for their portfolios and the option to earn a certificate of completion.

Below, you'll find a few of the best and most affordable options whether you want to dabble in a new hobby or you want to up-skill for the job market. Courses range in specificity, length, and emphasis to best suit individual needs.

• C# Programming – Unity Game Development Certification
• Unity Certified 3D Artist Specialization
• Complete C# Unity Game Developer 2D
• Computer Science for Game Development
• Create Your First Game with Python