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.
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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 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 Diploma.
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.
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Known for Assassin's Creed 3
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.
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Known for Far Cry 6
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.
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Known for Past Cure
This course is a complete package with the goal of helping us conquer our dream job!
An amazing journey! I didn't expect to find a C++ programming course aimed at the gaming industry and of such quality. The content is well designed, covering basic to advanced topics in a concise and didactic way. The big difference is having the guidance of a high level professional who works in the industry: Bryan Griffiths in my case! In addition to masterfully explaining all technical questions, he shares immeasurable knowledge of the industry. Talking to him is a privilege and gives me the impression I am already part of the industry!
If you like video games and coding this is certainly a course you do not want to miss!
After only 4 months in the Game Programming course I can say this was an excellent decision. 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. Having his support while taking the course has exponentially increased my progress, giving me a solid base to code with confidence.
CG Spectrum is helping me grow as a game designer and as a person.
My mentor, Andrejs Verlis, has shown me how to think about design and bring ideas into concrete systems, and through our conversations we’ve become friends. Both my mentor and the 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.
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!
We've built our courses based on industry input and focus on teaching skills studios are hiring for. The courses below form a complete study pathway designed to fast track your education so you can land your first job sooner. Each course can also be taken separately depending on your skill level and career goals.
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The Introduction to Game Programming Certificate teaches you solid foundations, giving you an idea of what it takes to pursue a career in this field.
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The Game Programming Diploma develops your skill level further with more complex techniques and a focus on producing the high quality expected in game production.
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