Game development courses teach you how to build games from the ground up. They cover programming, art, design and the engines that run them. This shortlist holds five courses — two free, three paid — from Udemy and Codecademy. All are beginner level and self-paced. Pick a free option if you want to try the field without spending. Pick a paid course if you want a structured path and a certificate.
Which course fits you
Free vs paid here
| Attribute |
Free options |
Paid options |
| Price |
Free (no cost to enrol) |
Not published by the provider (price set by Udemy) |
| Certificate |
Yes, on both Codecademy courses |
Yes, on all three paid Udemy courses |
| Placement |
No |
No |
| Duration |
7h or 1h |
Self-paced, length not specified in pack |
Learning path
Providers for this topic
| Provider |
Courses offered |
Price range |
Certificate |
| Udemy |
3 |
Not published by the provider |
Yes |
| Codecademy |
2 |
Free |
Yes |
Careers this feeds
Game development skills apply to roles such as game programmer, Unity developer and technical artist.
FAQ
- Are these courses beginner-friendly? Yes. All five courses are marked Beginner level.
- Do free courses give a certificate? Yes. Both Codecademy courses include a certificate at no cost.
- Can you learn Unity on Udemy? Yes. "Complete C# Unity 3D Game Development in Unity 6" covers Unity 6 and C# scripting.
- Is prior maths required? No. The beginner courses assume no prior knowledge.
- How long does it take to complete? Duration ranges from 1h (Intro to Game Development) to 7h (Learn Game Development with Phaser.js).
- Do any courses offer job placement? No. we list a placement count of 0.
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