Go from beginner to industry-ready! In this bootcamp you'll learn to deconstruct games, become fluent in Unreal Engine, and create fully playable games.
Financing and flexible payment options available. Learn more
Learn to program video games using Epic's Unreal Engine.
Unreal Engine has been used to create some of the world's most popular game titles for desktop, console, mobile, and VR/AR experiences. Using this powerful engine, you will explore C++, blueprints, UI development, input, collision, particle systems, animations, user experience and more. Over 48 weeks, you will gain speed and confidence in industry-leading software, learn the latest game production techniques, and graduate with a playable game to show employers.
The SMU x Flatiron School difference:
Career services is included with each capstone and bootcamp program. Designed by and for tech professionals, you'll experience a full technical interview process from start to finish, getting direct and personalized feedback each step of the way. Visit the career services page to learn more about the full process.
Pre-requisites: No prior experience necessary. This bootcamp takes you from novice to pro.
Industry-focused online course to launch your career as a game programmer
Essentials of C++ - 12 weeks
Your introduction to game programming starts with learning the fundamentals focusing on the C++ programming language. We will introduce basic C++ syntax as well as advanced techniques, and by the end of the term, you will have enough knowledge to create your first C++ game.
What You’ll Learn:
Weekly Breakdown:
Principles and Prototyping - 12 weeks
In this program, you'll be introduced to the Unreal Engine editor and see how the editor interacts with C++ code while building levels and gameplay elements. Blueprints will be introduced as another way to visually add logic to your games. You'll build a simple game with input, collision, basic AI, User Interface and audio.
What you'll do:
Weekly Breakdown:
Professional Game Design and Implementation - 12 weeks
In this program, you will tackle some more advanced uses of the Unreal Engine for a more complete picture of developing Unreal games, including character animations, particle effects, serialization, loading and streaming levels. Finish the program by developing your own fully playable game from scratch.
What you'll do:
Weekly Breakdown:
Game Programming Capstone - 12 weeks
This capstone is dedicated to getting you job-ready! With your instructor’s guidance, you’ll polish your best work for your portfolio and learn how to develop your competitive edge, market yourself, and make the best possible impression in front of employers. You'll also receive additional career support, portfolio reviews, and industry insights from your career coach.
What you'll learn:
In addition to your capstone project, here's the weekly breakdown:
Flexible small group class are the best way to learn from top industry instructors in a fun, collaborative environment, while still getting plenty of personalized feedback.
Upfront - Save 20%
$14,000
Pay as You Go - Save 12%
$15,400
12 monthly payments of $1,283
Financed Tuition - Save 6%
$16,500
Monthly payments as low as $258*
Yes! Upon the completion of each program in the pathway, you will receive a Credly digital badge from SMU and a certificate from Flatiron School. Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and certificates can be displayed on portfolio websites and social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Thousands of our community members use their program certificates and badges to demonstrate skills to potential employers — including our hiring partners — along with their LinkedIn networks. Our curriculum is powered by Flatiron School, whose programs are well-regarded by many top employers, who contribute to our curriculum, hire our community, and partner with us to train their own teams.
Whether you want to build games, design products, prevent the next cyber attack, or create the next internet-breaking AI, we provide the training to bring your ideas to life.
Let's build your future together.