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Gaming Design

Do you want to start a career in Gaming Design? We’re offering a free 12 week Skills Bootcamp in Gaming Design.

The course is free because it’s funded by the government to help people start a career in the gaming industry.

As part the Skills Bootcamp will help you find and apply for jobs in gaming.

This is a fully online course with no final exam or test. You’ll be assessed during the course from the portfolio of work completed as part of the course.

You’ll gain games sector-specific skills that will help fast-track you to an interview in the gaming industry.

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Course Overview

  • Basics of Game Development Module A
  • Game Design and Planning Module B
  • Project - Game Prototype Development Module C
  • Get to grips with 'Blender' Module D
  • Unreal Engine 5 Module E
  • Game Audio and Sound Module F
  • The Gaming Industry Module G
  • Game Testing Module H

Eligibility Criteria

Our Skills Bootcamps in Gaming Design are available to all eligible adults, within the communities they serve, including those employed, not in work or self-employed.

How much does the Skills Bootcamp cost?

Our Skills Bootcamps in Gaming Design are provided at no cost for learners who meet the eligibility criteria.

Employers who wish to upskill existing employees through our Skills Bootcamps will receive a 70% or 90% discount (depending on the size of your company) from the standard cost of our Skills Bootcamp in Gaming Design.

Technical Requirements

Due to the nature of this Gaming Design course you’ll need a laptop or desktop with the following minimum requirements;

How much does the Skills Bootcamp cost?

Our Skills Bootcamps in Gaming Design are provided at no cost for learners who meet the eligibility criteria.

Employers who wish to upskill existing employees through our Skills Bootcamps will receive a 70% or 90% discount (depending on the size of your company) from the standard cost of our Skills Bootcamp in Gaming Design.

Online Learning with a course timetable that works for you..

We’ve built our Course Schedule with your everyday life in mind so you can fit your studies around your current job or carrying out the school run without missing out on live learning sessions.

We have a timetable with sessions throughout different times of the week, along with the option to study one recorded session per week to fit around your schedule.

After applying for the Skills Bootcamps you’ll be able to pick the sessions that suit you from our Course Schedule to build your own timetable.

Which of the following best describes you?

You Want to Learn Gaming Design

Whether you're currently in employment or are looking to start a new career in gaming design, our Skills Bootcamps have got you covered. Learn the skills you'll need for success within the gaming industry in this 12 week intensive programme.

You're an Employer

Looking to recruit gaming designers for your company or would you like the option to create bespoke training to upskills your current staff? Get in touch with our team today to discuss how our Skills Bootcamps in Gaming could help improve your business.

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FAQs

Our Skills Bootcamps in Gaming Design are 12 weeks long. You can study during normal business hours or during the evenings and over the weekend.

You’ll attend live lessons, complete our interactive online learning and get 1-2-1 sessions with your gaming design trainer to support.

It’s free! Our Skills Bootcamp in Gaming Design is completely free to those eligible for funding. It’s funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

Yes, you’re entitled to complete the course for free if you’re looking to enhance your career prospects.

If you have been referred by your employer, your employer would need to contribute to the cost of the course (paid upfront) so be sure to clear it with your employer before you apply.

Yes, we offer several options for the course schedule and much of the interactive eLearning is self-directed and can be done in your own time.

Our team of dedicated success coaches work alongside employers to help secure you a position in gaming design on completion of the Skills Bootcamp.

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About Us

Digital Skills HQ is the Digital Skills Training brand of Think Employment Ltd.

Think Employment Ltd has been delivering training in the United Kingdom for over 20 years.

Having supported over 5000 learners in the past 3 years we have an excellent track record of providing skills and training that support people into jobs, self-employment and to progress within their career.

We have been on our own journey of Digital Transformation in recent years and pride ourselves on our own excellent Digital Marketing and Strategies.

Our Digital team is led by Founder and Director Richard Hallam who is a former Business Adviser specialising in Marketing.