About this course

If you like video games, this course is made for you! It talks about careers in the video games industry and it is made to help you develop your digital skills using video games as a tool. 

You will also explore other skills such as creativity, problem solving, and your critical thinking. Following our step-by-step tutorials, you will be able to create a video game and some digital art. After completing the course, you will receive a certificate and this can help you in your future professional career.

🎯Learning objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to know:  

  • How to use video games with your students to develop Transferable Skills.
  • How to integrate video games with the school curriculum.
  • The importance of considering gender, inclusion and well-being in the video games industry.
  • The connections between video games and STEAM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
  • How to create a video game and develop fluency to design your own game. 

👤 Audience

Adolescents young people with no previous knowledge in game development

🕓 Length

It should take you about 12 hours to complete this self-paced course. 

🛠️ Methodology

All the modules are self-paced, with a combination of video explaining concepts and video tutorials about game development.  

🧊 Structure

The course is divided into 3 modules.

  • Module 1: The Gaming Ecosystem
  • Module 2: How to create (and publish) a game in five steps
  • Module 3: Basic Principles of Game Creation

✉ Contact details

Content issues and questions: Gustavo Oliveira Pugliese – guolivera@unicef.org 

Topic: Education, Education - Early Childhood Education, Education - Learning and Skills Assessment, Child Protection and Migration, People and Culture - Talent Development
Format: Online courses, Online courses - Advanced e-course, Online courses - Short e-course, Video
Provider: UNICEF
Language: English

Dates

Start date: 01/04/25