Unreal Engine 5: The Complete Beginners Course
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Unreal Engine 5: The Complete Beginners Course

Coursera
February 2026
Self-paced

Completed a beginner-focused Unreal Engine 5 course covering the editor workflow, project setup, Blueprints visual scripting, basic gameplay logic, level design, materials, lighting, and asset organization. Built simple interactive scenes while learning core game development concepts.

Skills Gained

Unreal Engine 5BlueprintsLevel DesignMaterials & LightingAsset ManagementGameplay Prototyping

Achievements

UE5 Fundamentals

Learned core Unreal Engine 5 workflows and editor navigation

Blueprint Basics

Built basic gameplay logic using Blueprints visual scripting

Scene Building

Created simple levels using assets, lighting, and materials

Topics Covered

Unreal Engine 5 Interface
Project Setup and Templates
Actors and Components
Blueprints Visual Scripting
Level Design Fundamentals
Materials and Textures
Lighting and Rendering Basics
Physics and Collisions
UI and Widgets Basics
Packaging and Exporting

Learning Outcomes

  • 1Navigated the UE5 editor and core tooling with confidence
  • 2Created basic gameplay logic using Blueprints
  • 3Built simple levels with lighting, materials, and assets
  • 4Organized game projects and content effectively
  • 5Developed a foundation for further game development learning