2D Graphics Courses and Certifications

The Cherno

Extracting Sprites from Sprite Sheets - Game Programming - Episode 108

3 ratings

Learn techniques for extracting individual sprites from a sprite sheet, enhancing your game development skills and improving resource management in game programming.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robust Qt & C++ Gui Programming 2D Graphics App Tutorial

630 ratings at Udemy

Become a confident Qt GUI and C++ software developer with step by step programming tutorials and 2D graphics examples

• Udemy
• 2 hours 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

OpenGL Course - Create 3D and 2D Graphics With C++

Learn to create 2D and 3D graphics using OpenGL and C++. Covers setup, shaders, textures, lighting, camera controls, and model loading. Ideal for beginners in computer graphics programming.

• freeCodeCamp
• 1-2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

RustLab Conference

Vello - High Performance 2D Graphics Engine

2 ratings

Explore Vello, a high-performance 2D rendering engine using GPU compute shaders. Learn its architecture, integration, and see demos including Lottie animation playback.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CppCon

What Is an Image? - C++ Computer Graphics Tutorial - GPU, GUI, 2D Graphics and Pixels Explained

1 rating

Explore image fundamentals, pixel formats, colorspaces, and GPU complexities in computer graphics. Gain insights into memory allocation, alignment, and API interoperability for efficient image processing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AutoCAD Bootcamp

220 ratings at Noble Desktop

Master essential AutoCAD skills from basic drawing tools to advanced techniques, including layers, blocks, annotations, and layouts for professional 2D technical drawings and drafting.

• Noble Desktop
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• $949.00

Goldsmiths University of London;  University of London

Introduction to Computer Programming

932 ratings at Coursera

Learn foundational programming skills through interactive 2D graphics. Create visual programs using JavaScript and p5.js, from basic shapes to mouse-controlled animations. Includes puzzle-solving in the Sleuth game.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

CS50's Introduction to 2D Game Development

Learn about the development of 2D interactive games in this hands-on course, as you explore the design of games such as Super Mario Bros., Pokémon, Angry Birds, and more.

• edX
• 270 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Android App Development Winter 2019

6 ratings

Learn to develop Android apps: layouts, widgets, activities, fragments, APIs, databases, graphics, services, and more. Gain practical skills for creating mobile applications.

• YouTube
• 23 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Android graphics

73 ratings at Coursera

This course will bring you up to speed with the fundamentals of 2D graphics and 3D graphics in Android. This course provides the ideal primer for more advanced courses and applications, for example, OpenGL, as well as Virtual Reality in Android.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Python Programming for Beginners and Kids - Anyone Can Code

1169 ratings at Udemy

Beginners can learn Python programming by coding fun programs. Learn Python 3 basics, 2D graphics, and create a game.

• Udemy
• 11 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

EDUCBA Credential

Game Mechanics with Python and Pygame

21 ratings at Coursera

Master interactive game development from 2D drawing to 3D rendering using Python, Pygame, and OpenGL through hands-on projects including sprite mechanics, GUI design, and complete game creation.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

EDUCBA

Python Game Development with Pygame

19 ratings at Coursera

Master Python game development fundamentals with Pygame, from environment setup to creating interactive 2D graphics, drawing primitives, and handling events in under 4 hours.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

EDUCBA

MonoGame: Build, Design & Showcase Games

Master MonoGame development from 2D basics to 3D graphics, learning installation, animation, asset integration, and professional showcase techniques for cross-platform games.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

EDUCBA Credential

Game Development with MonoGame: 2D & 3D Projects

Master MonoGame development through hands-on 2D & 3D projects, from framework setup to building complete games like Brick Breaker with physics, animation, and professional-level mechanics.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses