Introduction to Game Programming
Online game programming course for beginners taught by expert game designers
Learn game programming basics
Kickstart your career with an Unreal Academic Partner
This hands-on course is for aspiring game programmers who want to learn how to develop video games. Under the guidance of your industry mentor, you'll learn the programming fundamentals using the C++, and start building your first game.
Why study game programming at CG Spectrum:
- Learn C++ fundamentals
- Learn from game experts with real-world experience
- Train on industry-standard software
- Private 1-on-1 or small group classes (max 4 students)
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There's no better way to get started in the industry than with mentorship from a seasoned game programmer! In just 3 months, you'll be feeling more confident with C++ programming techniques, and ready to start bringing your own game ideas to life!
As an Unreal Academic Partner and online game dev school, we're here to help you gain speed and confidence with industry-leading software, and equip you with the latest game production techniques.
On completion of this course, you may choose to continue your studies with the Game Programming Course.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Filip Krstevski
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Infinity Blade series
Winnie Tsang
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Gears of War 5
Sushama Chakraverty
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Watch Dogs: Legion
Jan Bulin
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Gears of War 5
Caio Sabino
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for SimCity BuildIt
Cameron Cintron
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for Mobile game development
Rez Graham
Mentor of Game Programming
Known for The Sims 4
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.
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.
I was hired by Ubisoft!
It’s your career success that matters. I applied to some companies with my updated reel and got hired by a studio named Dwarf-Labs where I did some animations for a CG commercial. Then I was hired by Ubisoft where I worked on one of their biggest franchises, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate!
