Introduction
Unreal Engine 5 is one of the most powerful tools for making video games today. Whether you’re an indie creator or part of a big studio, it’s a favorite for building everything from small projects to blockbuster hits. If you’re just starting out or looking to level up your skills, learning UE5 can open a lot of doors. And thanks to platforms like Udemy, it’s easier than ever to find a course that matches your pace and experience level.
Here are some of the best Unreal Engine courses in different categories. Hope you find them useful!
Beginner Courses
Unreal Engine 5: The Complete Beginner’s Course
Learn Video Game Development & How To Design a Game From Scratch Using UE5. If you are starting from scratch this is a great course to getting to know Unreal.
C++ Courses
Unreal Engine 5 C++ Developer: Learn C++ & Make Video Games
Created in collaboration with Epic Games. Learn C++ from basics while making your first 5 video games in Unreal
Unreal Engine 5 C++ The Ultimate Game Developer Course
Learn Unreal Engine 5 C++ Programming by Creating an Action-RPG Style Open World Game!
The name Stephen Ulibarri will come multiple times in this article as his courses tend to be high quality.
Blueprint Courses
Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints - The Ultimate Developer Course
Code Your First Four Game Projects in Unreal Engine 5 with Blueprint Visual Scripting - From Beginner to Advanced!
Gameplay Ability System Courses
Unreal Engine 5 - Gameplay Ability System - Top Down RPG
When I was creating my own GAS course I found out that Ulibarri already had created a great course. In my case, what I’m doing is more condensed and focused, but if you are searching for a long course with tons of hours that explains GAS along the way, this is your course.
2D Courses
If you need to learn how to do 2D games in unreal Cobra Code is the creator you want to follow.
This courses by Cobra Code will give you the knowledge you need to be able to create awesome 2D games.
The Ultimate 2D Top Down Unreal Engine Course
Learn all you need to know about Paper 2D and PaperZD to make 2D and 2D/3D hybrid Top Down Games in Unreal Engine 5!
The Ultimate Unreal Engine 2D Game Development Course
Learn all you need to know about Paper 2D and PaperZD to make 2D and 2D/3D hybrid games in Unreal Engine 5!
VFX Courses
Unreal Engine 5: One Course Solution For Niagara VFX
Use Niagara to create stunning, game-ready VFX in Unreal Engine 5 through a step by step approach
Unreal Engine - VFX for Games - Beginner to Intermediate
Build your portfolio of AAA Visual Effects for Games in Unreal Engine with this game dev course.
Material Courses
Unreal Engine 5: One Course Solution For Material
Learn how material works in Unreal Engine 5 through a node by node, step by step approach
Recap
- Stephen Ulibarri’s courses cover most of the C++, Blueprint, and Gameplay Ability System paths here, and the quality holds up across all of them.
- For 2D, Cobra Code is the creator to follow. For Niagara and materials, the “One Course Solution” courses go node by node.
- Pick by the category you need next, not by runtime. A long GAS course isn’t better than a focused one if you only need the fundamentals.
What this doesn’t cover
This is a Udemy snapshot, so it leaves out free options like Epic’s own learning portal, YouTube, and the official docs. Course contents and prices on Udemy also change often, so read the course page before you buy.
