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Game development career guide

Accelerate your career in video games with our free game dev career guide
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INDUSTRY GUIDE

Your future in games awaits!

Here's your guide to getting started in the video games industry.

There’s never been such an exciting time to create games! Whether you're just starting out, or established in the industry and contemplating your career progression, this guide to game dev careers offers industry insights to help you make your next move.

What's inside the guide:

  • A step-by-step guide to the game pipeline
  • Types of jobs in games and salary expectations
  • Steps to get started in video games
  • A breakdown of our game dev courses
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Whether you want to create games for PC, console, VR, or mobile, game development is an exciting and rewarding career where no two days are the same. Get studio-ready sooner by learning from seasoned industry artists who will share their techniques and have you creating epic games from scratch!

Game Programming Foundations

Game Programming Foundations

36 weeks - 20hrs weekly

Go from inexperienced programmer to capable Unreal Engine developer! Once you've learned C++, begin building fun 2D and 3D levels with fully interactive animated characters. Finish with a playable game and a great understanding of Unreal Engine's interface and tools.
Game Design Essentials

Game Design Essentials

12 weeks - 20hrs weekly

Find out what makes an addicting game, starting with game mechanics and systems, genres, level design and world building. Expect a mix of theory, paper design, concepting and hands-on practice using Unreal Engine and start building a game!
Game Design Foundations

Game Design Foundations

36 weeks - 20hrs weekly

Using real-world case studies, you will learn how to deconstruct games, tackle complex design problems, see what makes a good user experience, bring your own ideas to life, write design documents, and develop a game pitch. Finish with a fully playable game!
Game Programming Essentials

Game Programming Essentials

12 weeks - 20hrs weekly

Ideal for beginners with little or no programming knowledge! Starting with the fundamentals, you'll master the basic syntax of C++, get to know the most important programming concepts used in development, and create a simple game from scratch.
Bachelor of Game Development

Bachelor of Game Development

92 weeks - 40hrs weekly

Plan, develop, and implement immersive and interactive games using industry-standard software and practices. Foster a holistic skillset while exploring game and level design or programming and AI.
Diploma of Game Development

Diploma of Game Development

24 weeks - 40hrs weekly

Learn game development foundations, including pipeline and production processes. Using industry-standard software, design and implement game systems or program game engines.
Bachelor of Game Development (Game Design)

Bachelor of Game Development (Game Design)

2 weeks - 40hrs weekly

Learn to plan, develop, and implement immersive and interactive games in Unreal Engine. Using industry software and practices, build the techniques and knowledge that will help you succeed in the video game industry.
Diploma of Game Development (Game Design)

Diploma of Game Development (Game Design)

0 weeks - 40hrs weekly

Discover what makes a video game compelling and build foundations in designing game systems. Learn how to navigate specialized software, including Unreal Engine and Photoshop and explore concepts, principles, and workflows essential within the industry.
Bachelor of Game Development (Game Programming)

Bachelor of Game Development (Game Programming)

2 weeks - 40hrs weekly

Learn how to program and implement game systems using industry-standard software, workflows and techniques. Guided by game development experts, you'll create a playable game while building essential interpersonal skills and industry knowledge.
Diploma of Game Development (Game Programming)

Diploma of Game Development (Game Programming)

0 weeks - 40hrs weekly

Develop your video game programming skills using C++ and learn how to navigate specialized tools and software, including Unreal Engine, and explore essential concepts, principles, and workflows within the industry.
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