This Specialization offers a complete journey into Microsoft DirectX—from foundational concepts to advanced rendering techniques. Learners will build fully functional Windows-based 3D applications while mastering shaders, depth management, lighting, and transformation pipelines. Through hands-on coding projects, you’ll gain the technical expertise needed to create optimized, visually rich, and interactive graphics. Ideal for aspiring game developers, graphics programmers, and simulation designers, this program blends theory, math, and real-world implementation using modern DirectX standards.
Microsoft DirectX 3D Graphics Development Specialization
Microsoft DirectX 3D Graphics Development Specialization
Build and Optimize 3D Graphics with DirectX. Learn to design, implement, and optimize real-time 3D graphics using Microsoft DirectX.
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Design, configure, and deploy Windows-based DirectX applications with real-time rendering.
Implement shaders, lighting, and transformations for dynamic 3D visuals.
Optimize rendering performance through efficient graphics pipelines and memory management.
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Build and manage a complete Direct3D 11 rendering pipeline.
Implement shaders, input handling, and real-time frame updates.
Optimize, debug, and finalize a stable DirectX Windows app.
Skills you'll gain
Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Performance Tuning, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Graphics, Maintainability, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, and Application Development
What you'll learn
Implement shaders and 3D transformations in DirectX.
Apply depth rendering and lighting for realistic visuals.
Build and integrate complete interactive 3D models.
Skills you'll gain
Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, C++ (Programming Language), and Visualization (Computer Graphics)
What you'll learn
Customize rasterizers, blend states, and depth buffers in DirectX.
Design optimized shaders and manage textures for realism.
Apply quaternions and complex math to 3D graphics and rotations.
Skills you'll gain
Computer Graphics, Image Quality, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Applied Mathematics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algebra, C++ (Programming Language), and Computer Graphic Techniques
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Frequently asked questions
The Specialization can typically be completed in approximately 10 to 11 weeks, with a recommended commitment of 3–4 hours per week. This flexible pace allows learners to thoroughly understand DirectX concepts—from setting up environments and building 3D applications to optimizing real-time rendering pipelines—while balancing their professional or academic schedules. By the end of the program, learners will have gained both the theoretical foundation and hands-on experience necessary to confidently develop and optimize graphics-intensive applications using Microsoft DirectX.
Learners should have a basic understanding of C++ programming and general programming logic. Familiarity with Windows application development concepts and basic linear algebra or 3D mathematics will also be helpful but not mandatory, as core principles are introduced progressively throughout the Specialization.
Yes. The courses in this Specialization are designed to be taken sequentially, as each course builds upon the concepts and codebase established in the previous one. Beginning with foundational DirectX setup and rendering, learners advance toward 3D transformations, shader development, and performance optimization for complete 3D graphics applications.
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