Course Outline

Introduction to AI in Gaming

  • Overview of AI applications in games
  • Types of AI agents: NPCs, strategic AI, and more
  • Key concepts in game AI development

Decision-Making Systems

  • Implementing decision trees for simple AI logic
  • Finite state machines for complex behaviors
  • Behavior trees and modular AI design

Pathfinding and Navigation

  • Understanding pathfinding algorithms
  • Implementing A* algorithm for in-game navigation
  • Optimizing pathfinding for large maps

Reinforcement Learning in Games

  • Introduction to reinforcement learning concepts
  • Training AI agents using Q-learning and deep Q-networks
  • Designing reward structures for adaptive behaviors

Optimizing AI Performance

  • Techniques for real-time AI performance optimization
  • Managing resources and prioritizing AI tasks
  • Debugging and troubleshooting AI systems

Advanced AI Techniques

  • Procedural content generation with AI
  • Simulating player-like behaviors
  • Integrating AI with multiplayer gaming

Future Trends in Game AI

  • AI and machine learning in next-generation gaming
  • Ethical considerations in game AI
  • Exploring AI-driven storytelling and narrative design

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of programming concepts
  • Familiarity with game development tools or frameworks
  • Basic knowledge of AI principles

Audience

  • Game developers
  • AI enthusiasts
 14 Hours

Delivery Options

Private Group Training

Our identity is rooted in delivering exactly what our clients need.

  • Pre-course call with your trainer
  • Customisation of the learning experience to achieve your goals -
    • Bespoke outlines
    • Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
  • Training scheduled on a date of your choice
  • Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience

Private Group Prices RRP from €4560 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €1440 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.

Contact us for an exact quote and to hear our latest promotions


Public Training

Please see our public courses

Provisional Upcoming Courses (Contact Us For More Information)

Related Categories