Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

The University of Colorado System uses Unreal to give introductory C++ concepts a game-development setting. Programming basics and object use precede the engine material. The provider estimates roughly twenty hours and expects previous programming study, despite the introductory title.

What you will learn

• Write C++ expressions using variables and types.
• Use classes and objects in a simple program.
• Navigate the initial Unreal Engine workflow.

Who this suits

Learners who have completed another programming course or specialization and want to move toward C++ game development.

Before you enroll

Prior programming study is required. Check the current Unreal version and installation requirements before scheduling the engine exercises.

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Put it into practice

Build a small interaction in the supported Unreal environment. Explain which behavior comes from your C++ code and which comes from engine configuration.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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