C++ game developer
Master C++ on a basic level, create your first game after 2 months of training, in the future you will be able to apply this knowledge to work in Unreal Engine.
- proficiency level: from scratch
- practising author
4 month
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4,85
Average grade of lectures and seminars
About the profession
A C++ developer is a specialist who uses algorithms to create a variety of programs, virtual machines, and operating systems. He can also use the programming language to work with
Unreal Engine and develop computer games.
C++ development is a demanded direction in gamemade: many 3D games, simulators, shooters and strategies are made on the basis of this programming language. For example, Counter-Strike, Witcher 3, Dark Souls or PUBG.
C++ development is a demanded direction in gamemade: many 3D games, simulators, shooters and strategies are made on the basis of this programming language. For example, Counter-Strike, Witcher 3, Dark Souls or PUBG.
Junior
600$+
Experience up to 1 year
salary
Middle Specialist
1200$+
Experience 1-3 years
Senior Specialist
2500$+
Experience of more than 3 years
The course is suitable for you if you
You love playing games and dream of developing them yourself - in a game studio or on your own
Want a stable and promising career in the gaming industry with interesting challenges
You work in a related field, such as writing code in another language, and you want to learn one of the most in-demand programming languages
What you'll learn
Programming in C++
Master the language at a basic level so you can use it to work with Unreal Engine.
Develop games
On the course you'll create some simple games, and immediately afterwards you'll be able to develop more complex ones.
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Create a game engine for 2D games
To do this, you'll understand the basics of linear algebra and the principles of creating game engines.
Work with commercial development tools
For example, with Git or MS Visual Studio to debug the program and use the version control system.
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We have managed to gather the largest gamedevelopment community. Here you can find new friends, learn a lot of useful things about the industry from mentors and teachers, as well as to make
useful contacts that will help you find a place in a game studio or build a team for your own project.
Top 1 gamemade community
Live chats and socializing
Connect with classmates, discuss homework, and exchange feedback.
Support
Ask anything. We believe that there is no such thing as a stupid question. We will promptly answer and solve any problem.
Moderation
For all technical and organizational questions, please contact our community manager and support team - they will definitely help you.
From self-determination to the final interview with HR experts who have helped 1000+ professionals.
We'll help you find your dream job
Understand how and how much you can earn
Figure out how much your services cost, what the price of the project depends on, and what skills you'll need to pump up.
Gather attractive resumes and portfolios
Resume will help to favorably present the best skills, but in gamemade decides the portfolio - let's tell you how to better design it.
You'll learn how to target your responses to job openings
And write cover letters in a way that makes you stand out from the dozens of applicants.
You'll learn how to get interviews
You will learn how to present yourself favorably and clearly indicate your salary preferences at job interviews..
Training Program
We emphasize practice, so during the course you'll learn how to work from the pipelines of real studios, assemble a cool portfolio, and get constructive feedback.
Skills in working with Git (version control system)
16 homework assignments
Certificate of Training
Individual homework check
Knowledge of C++
3 portfolio games
In this unit you will learn the basics of programming and write your first game - "apples" (a simplified version of the snake game).
Result of training: master C++ syntax - branches, loops and functions, and learn how to apply them and build simple algorithms. All on the example of the game "snake".
- An introduction to programming
- Algorithm. Variables, branching and loops in C++
- Composition of algorithms, flowchart diagrams
- Functions. Program structure in C++. Assembly process
Result of training: master C++ syntax - branches, loops and functions, and learn how to apply them and build simple algorithms. All on the example of the game "snake".
In this unit, you will learn how to write efficient code by applying algorithms and data structures and create a snake game.
Result of training: master the basics of Computer Science, get acquainted with the main data types in C++ and learn how to create your own. You will understand the basic data structures and algorithms of working with them, learn to use the standard C++ library and finalize the game.
Interim assessment: you will create a classic snake game. The game will have a menu with game settings, ranking table and start a new game and exit.
- C++ Types. Built-in and user-defined types, structures, enums, arrays, pointers and references
- Basics of algorithm theory: algorithm definition, asymptotic analysis (o-notation), searching, sorting. Optimization
- Classical data structures and algorithms with them: array, list, stack, queue, dictionary
- Templates, strings, peculiarities of input-output
Result of training: master the basics of Computer Science, get acquainted with the main data types in C++ and learn how to create your own. You will understand the basic data structures and algorithms of working with them, learn to use the standard C++ library and finalize the game.
Interim assessment: you will create a classic snake game. The game will have a menu with game settings, ranking table and start a new game and exit.
In this unit, you will learn how to develop easily maintainable and extensible programs, and make a new game - Arkanoid.
Result of training: master the theoretical knowledge of OOP and design, learn to apply them in practice and add the game of Arkanoid to your portfolio.
Interim certification: you will make a classic arkanoid.
- An introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP). Classes in C++
- Polymorphism and inheritance in C++
- Introduction to design, basic principles. Interfaces, abstract classes in C++
- Basic design patterns
Result of training: master the theoretical knowledge of OOP and design, learn to apply them in practice and add the game of Arkanoid to your portfolio.
Interim certification: you will make a classic arkanoid.
In the last block you will learn common development practices, teamwork and creating projects from scratch. You will also complete a term project - a game in the "roguelike" genre.
Result of training: make your own game with the mechanics of "roguelike", as well as fully master all the necessary competencies to study on a course on Unreal Engine or to start working as a C++ programmer.
- Version management systems (Git)
- Introduction to game engine development
- Program testing and debugging
- Foundations of team and project development
- Closure. Preparation for certification work
- Coursework project
Result of training: make your own game with the mechanics of "roguelike", as well as fully master all the necessary competencies to study on a course on Unreal Engine or to start working as a C++ programmer.
Course authors
Authors' portfolios
Our instructors have a lot to learn. They have real studio experience and cool projects under their belt. And they also have a good understanding of how processes work in teams.
Charles Allen
Technical Director.
Technical Director
Christopher Walsh
Meta & Gameplay developer.
Gameplay programmer
Travis Myers
Software Developer.
Developer
Timothy Johnson
System application developer.
Developer
COURSE AUTHORS' PROJECTS
If you want to take everything and even more from the training - Alexander Kuzin, Unreal Engine-developer with more than three years of experience in the industry, will be your mentor and will check your homework and give detailed feedback.
check your homework and give you detailed feedback.
mentor support
- Personal analysis of the assignment
- Test parsing
- Career advice
- Weekly meetings
- VIP chat for 10 people
- Duration: 4 months
C++ developer
Post-training portfolio
from $600
Will allow you to master Unreal Engine for game development
Programming language skills
Learn to work with Git and learn the principles of commercial team development
Skills in working with version control system
You'll create a snake game, an arcanoid game, and a game with "roguelike" mechanics.
3 simple portfolio games
Will be a great endorsement of your skills and will help you when applying for a job.
Certificate of Training
- A closed group for discord chatting
Standard
- Checking your homework
- "Career Cheat" as a gift
- Certificate of Completion
- Access to the course forever
- Everything that comes standard
Legendary
- Teacher's homework feedbacks
- Access to a private chat room with a tutor for 10 people
- Group feedback meetings with the teacher
- Boost test assignments
Frequently Asked Questions
Minimum system requirements: Windows 10 or 11.
A modern specialist must be able to adapt quickly when moving to another company: the internal game engines used by major studios are largely similar. This whole course
could be built around Blueprint, a visual programming system that you don't need to learn C++ to use.
But the problem is that Unreal is the only engine in which this system can be used. Having mastered Blueprint, you can, for example, get a job as a technical designer in a company that makes games on Unreal Engine. games on the Unreal Engine, but the opportunity to work with other technologies will be closed to you.
C++ is one of the basic programming languages. If you learn to work in it, it will be easy for you to master other programming languages. Also C++ is one of the most demanded programming languages both in the game industry and in other areas of development.
But the problem is that Unreal is the only engine in which this system can be used. Having mastered Blueprint, you can, for example, get a job as a technical designer in a company that makes games on Unreal Engine. games on the Unreal Engine, but the opportunity to work with other technologies will be closed to you.
C++ is one of the basic programming languages. If you learn to work in it, it will be easy for you to master other programming languages. Also C++ is one of the most demanded programming languages both in the game industry and in other areas of development.
List of required software:
Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition
Github
Browser
Draw.io
cpp.sh
All software is free. If there are any difficulties, our moderators will help with installation and downloading.
Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition
Github
Browser
Draw.io
cpp.sh
All software is free. If there are any difficulties, our moderators will help with installation and downloading.