All game programming courses
Learn C++ and start your game programming career
Fast-track your way into the game industry! Learn to code and build fun video game levels with fully interactive animated characters. You'll gain confidence with Unreal Engine's interface and tools, and have playable games for your portfolio.
Why study game programming at CG Spectrum:
- Progress faster with mentorship from expert game programmers
- Learn at an Unreal Engine Authorized Training Center
- Create a polished portfolio that stands out
- Receive career support and guidance
- Choose 1-on-1 or small group classes (max. 4)
- Study online from wherever you are
Get a high quality education and learn the latest techniques from established industry pros. CG Spectrum is an Unreal Academic Partner and Unreal Authorized Training Center working closely with Epic Games to provide an education program that helps you launch your career.
Your pathway to the industry
Dive right into the full study pathway and be industry ready in 1 year.
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.
Read full bioDept. Head of Game Programming
Known for Assassin's Creed 3
Sushama Chakraverty
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Watch Dogs: Legion
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.
Read full bioMentor of Game Programming
Known for Far Cry 6
Will Masek
Will teaches Game Programming and Design at an undergraduate level in the UK and undertaking contract work to keep close ties with a number of developers and studios.
Read full bioMentor of Game Programming
Known for Sniper Elite III: Afrika
Brian Stewart
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Batman: Arkham Knight
Filip Krstevski
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Infinity Blade series
Ather Omar
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Far Cry 6
Winnie Tsang
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Gears of War 5
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.
Read full bioMentor of Game Programming
Known for Tom Clancy's EndWar
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.
Read full bioMentor of Game Programming
Known for Uncharted: Golden Abyss
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.
Read full bioMentor of Game Programming
Known for Marvel Super Hero Squad
Cameron Cintron
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Mobile game development
Jan Bulin
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Gears of War 5
Caio Sabino
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for SimCity BuildIt
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.
Read full bioMentor of Game Programming
Known for Dev Enabled
Rez Graham
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for The Sims 4
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.
Read full bioMentor of Game Programming
Known for Past Cure
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!
I would recommend CG Spectrum to anyone interested in what the school has to offer.
I am really impressed with CG Spectrum: from the classwork, the feedback, the lively student portal as well as all the help provided from all other teams like financial as well as student support.
Being paired with a mentor who has vast field experience and follows my progress every week is amazing!
And what to say of the incredibly welcoming worldwide community — witnessing everyone's progress and seeing how everyone is there for one another is completely fulfilling! CG Spectrum allowed me to work on personal projects at the same time, and also to make my own schedule. I would recommend this school without any hesitation.
80% employment success rate
We’re proud to say that the majority of our advanced graduates are now working in the highly competitive film and games industry.
Our courses and in-house career services are created to give you the essential skills to be job-ready after graduation. Still wondering if CG Spectrum is right for you? Chat with our student ambassadors.
Why study at CG Spectrum
Get a more hands-on education with mentorship from top film and game experts, an industry-approved curriculum and a thriving creative community cheering you on.
By giving you access to the most talented artists in the industry, we help you to become well connected, trained and prepared for life beyond school.
What you get when studying at CG Spectrum:
- Get job-ready in half the time of an average degree program
- Personalized job-focused curriculum and training
- Private 1-on-1 or small group classes (max. 4 students)
- Live call with your mentor each week + recorded video critiques
- Flexible schedules & 100% online, study from anywhere!
Progress faster with expert feedback from mentors and join an inspiring and supportive community of industry experts and peers.
The CG Spectrum difference
Our mission is to ensure students are best prepared for a successful career when they graduate.
We strive to provide affordable, high quality and personalized education and believe in the power of learning first-hand from industry experts who already established a fantastic career.
What makes CG Spectrum unique:
- Career services to accelerate your journey
- High quality education at a fraction of the time and cost of university
- Software licenses included, no additional costs
- Direct access to industry mentors with years of film & game experience
- Supportive and active community of peers, alumni & mentors
As an online school with students and mentors in 90+ countries, we're proud to bring the industry to you – wherever you are in the world!
