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    • U

      University of Colorado System

      C# Programming for Unity Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Application Development, Software Design, Program Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development with Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, User Experience, Software Design, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, Conceptual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Graphics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      612 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, User Interface (UI), Scripting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      More C# Programming and Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cross Platform Development, Scripting, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      616 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      496 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Art for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      398 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • P

      Packt

      Unity Android — Build Eight Mobile Games with Unity and C#

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Android Development, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Android (Operating System), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Game Design, Mobile Development, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Program Development, Debugging, Scripting, Application Deployment, Virtual Environment, Development Environment, Software Installation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Animations, Ideation, Usability Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Display Devices, Technical Design, Usability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Unity C# Scripting — Complete C# for Unity Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Android Development, Version Control, Android (Operating System), C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Animation and Game Design, Git (Version Control System), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Animations, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Debugging, Data Structures

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Unity Android Game Development — Build Seven 2D and 3D Games

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unity Engine, GitHub, Bitbucket, Git (Version Control System), Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Game Design, Mobile Development, Software Versioning, Scripting, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Graphics Software, Animations

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Desarrollo XR en Unity para todos

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Unity Engine, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular unity courses

    • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
    • Game Design and Development with Unity: Michigan State University
    • Introduction to C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
    • More C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
    • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University
    • Art for Games: Michigan State University
    • Unity Android — Build Eight Mobile Games with Unity and C#: Packt
    • Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Unity C# Scripting — Complete C# for Unity Game Development: Packt
    • Unity Android Game Development — Build Seven 2D and 3D Games: Packt

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Unity

    The Unity platform provides a game framework that enables users to design video games. It’s used to create 3D, 2D, virtual reality, and augmented reality experiences, making it useful for applications other than gaming. These other applications include film, architecture, construction, space research, and others.

    Some well-known Unity projects include Coco VR, a virtual-reality version of Pixar’s 2017 film; Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality in which players find themselves in the world of titular mad scientist Rick Sanchez; and various animated shorts and series such as Sonder and Mr. Carton.

    Unity is important to learn for anyone interested in gaming, film, or related careers due to its wide-spread use in various industries.‎

    Whether for game development, VR projects, or interactive content, having a clear goal will guide your learning. Regular practice with Unity’s tools and C# scripting is essential. Join communities like Unity forums or Reddit’s r/Unity3D for support and collaboration. Work on real projects like developing small games or interactive environments. C# Programming for Unity Game Development Specialization by University of Colorado offers a comprehensive series of courses to get started with Unity.‎

    According to Neuvoo, the average Unity Developer earned $115,000 per year (or $58.97 per hour) in 2018. With Unity valued at $6 billion in 2019, there are no shortage of other titles that make this skill an in-demand one. Some of these opportunities include Creative Director, UX Researcher, Content Manager, QA Tester, Design Lead, Marketing Manager, Executive Producer, Artist, Game Developer, Prototyper, and others. When searched in LinkedIn, there are over 8,000 Unity-related roles in the United States.‎

    Unity courses offered through Coursera equip learners with knowledge in programming games with C#; bringing games to market; creating 2D arcade games; implementing features such as a complex camera system into your game; and more.

    Lessons on Unity are taught by instructors from major tech names and universities, including University of Colorado, Michigan State University, University of London, Unity itself, and other organizations. Learners can enjoy exploring Unity with instructors specializing in Computing, Game Design, Media, Engineering and Applied Science, and other disciplines. Course content on Unity is delivered via video lectures, hands-on projects, readings, quizzes, and other types of assignments.‎

    Before starting to learn Unity, you should know the basics of Java or C#. Having a basic understanding of 3D concepts, vectors, and basic physics will also help you as you learn Unity.‎

    People who are either artistic or love coding or both are often well suited for roles in Unity. If you enjoy gaming as a hobby, a role in Unity would likely be very interesting to you. People best suited for roles in Unity are skilled at software development, and they also work well on a team, are able to communicate one-on-one with senior leadership as well as colleagues, and are good at problem-solving under pressure. People who succeed in roles involving Unity are often creative and inquisitive and have good time management skills.‎

    After learning the essentials of Unity, a common career path is to become a junior programmer so you can learn the coding skills needed to create more projects. People may then advance to game development and app creation or go into a specialized field such as a graphics designer, AR/VR programmer, or gameplay designer. Those who want to become more marketable in game development usually seek Unity Programmer certification. You may choose to advance your career as a Unity 3D rendering engineer or technical artist. Senior positions to aspire to include senior Unity optimization engineer, senior Unity programmer, or senior Unity game programmer.‎

    Topics that you can study that are related to Unity include gaming design, illustration, coding, and virtual reality. You might study art and physics as well. App development is related to Unity, as are programming languages like C# and full-stack development. Unity has expanded beyond the gaming industry, so additional related topics include film, architecture, engineering, automotive, and construction.‎

    Online Unity courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Unity skills. Choose from a wide range of Unity courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Unity, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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