Learn to program with Python and Pygame by building a game from scratch!
Python is not only one of the most in-demand languages, but can be used for everything from data science to apps. With the addition of multimedia, you can also make games with Python, which serve both as a fun way to learn programming and a path to building your dream games.
Using Pygame, a set of Python modules designed specifically for game development, you’ll explore a variety of game mechanics useful for many different kinds of projects. You’ll learn techniques for player movement, enemy collisions, adding graphics, and more – all while creating a simple road-crossing game with each step.
By the end, you’ll have a grasp on both fundamental skills for future game projects and practical Python programming knowledge for creating real-world applications!
This course assumes basic familiarity with Python programming.
You will learn how to:
- Implement basic game window functionality
- Draw images to the screen
- Create player and enemy object classes
- Listen for key presses to control movement
- Detect collisions between objects
- Control gameplay flow with winning and losing
Courses by the World’s Best
Our course instructors aren’t just fun to learn from – they’re qualified coders who have been formally certified for their excellent programming and teaching skills. That way, you can be confident that you’re developing strong, modern skills that will set you up for success as a developer.
YOUR COURSES, YOUR WAY
Learn with project-based courses that are designed to be flexible – access them 24/7, fit them around your schedule, and choose the learning materials that suit you best.
You can even download your course videos and watch them offline using the Zenva app, available on iOS and Android.
✅ Watch video lessons
✅ Read text summaries
✅ Explore interactive lessons
✅ Practice with source code
✅ Build real projects
✅ Earn completion certificates
ACHIEVE REAL RESULTS
Our community of 1,000,000+ learners and developers have used the skills learned with us to publish their own games and websites, land their dream jobs, and even start their own businesses – and you have the potential to do the same!
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MONICA MANCUSI
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ANDREA CARDENAS-ROEDER
The Unity courses at Zenva helped me achieve a level of comfort with game development that I didn’t think was possible. They give you the confidence to expand your skills, and were so easy to understand.
