Professional Certificate in Game Design
Unlock future-ready skills to build a career in game design
Prerequisites: Participants should have experience with basic coding concepts. Some assignments require the use of the Unity game engine (C#). Links to tutorials in Unity are provided.
Elevate Your Approach to Game Design
The worldwide games market is poised for growth on all fronts. With smartphones making games more accessible and innovative applications emerging in fields such as education and training, the global gaming market is projected to reach $340 billion by 2027. Tabletop games are enjoying a renaissance of their own, with the market expected to reach $30.93 billion by 2028 — more than twice its current value.
With this growth comes a demand for game design professionals who have a more sophisticated understanding of the field. Today’s designers must not only be able to design, develop, and launch games that foster connection and resonate with a diverse audience — they must also know how to scope projects, manage products, and work effectively with teams.
If you are looking to break into game design or advance in the field, the Professional Certificate in Game Design from MIT xPRO will give you the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the challenges of today’s game industry and prepare you to create games for the future.
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Who Is This Program For?
Recent graduates or postgraduates
in fields such as information technology (IT), information technology-enabled services (ITeS), technology, or game development who are aiming to start a career in game design by demonstrating their capabilities through a program designed by renowned faculty from the MIT Game Lab
Early career game professionals
looking to expand their career opportunities by gaining exposure to game design as a way to advance in a fast-growing field
Creative professionals
such as graphic or UX designers, sound engineers, production artists, or art directors who have a passion for games of any type and wish to build upon their creative backgrounds to break into the game design industry
Program Highlights
Distinguish yourself with a certificate from MIT xPRO, and earn 36 continuing education units (CEUs)
Gain insights from MIT Game Lab instructors and industry experts
Compile a Game Diary, a portfolio of your work you can share with potential employers
Complete a capstone project by applying your knowledge and skills to develop a functional game
Receive one-on-one career support from Emeritus
Key Takeaways
Understand the intricacies of game design by gaining in-depth knowledge of every stage
Learn how to communicate effectively with a game design team by clearly outlining your vision and correctly scoping projects
Future-proof your career by learning how to design games of tomorrow that are culturally responsive and accessible to all
Demonstrate your skills to potential employers by creating a Game Diary, a portfolio that highlights your expertise
Learn from MIT expert instructors who actively practice game design and conduct research in MIT's Game Lab
Program Topics
This program is organized into four parts, all focused on the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s game design market.
Program Instructors
Research Scientist, MIT Game Lab
Philip Tan teaches courses in game design and production at MIT. His research translates the joy of expert challenge in scientific, professional, and competitive fields into p...
Research Scientist, MIT Game Lab
Mikael Jakobsson’s interest in game development began in the 1980s, the age of early home computers. With a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and a Master’s in Informatics, he we...
Guest Speakers
Senior Narrative Designer, Deep Silver Volition, Freelance Fiction Writer
Founder and President, Fire Hose Games
Audio Director and Cofounder, Hexany Audio
Product Manager and Game Developer, Multiverse
Certificate
Get recognized! Upon successful completion of this program, MIT xPRO grants a certificate of completion to participants and 36 CEUs. This program is graded as pass or fail. Participants must receive 75% to pass and obtain the certificate of completion.
FAQs
Financial Options
We offer several options to help you afford tuition for the Professional Certificate in Game Design Program.
Available opportunities to lower tuition fees include:
Referrals – You and a colleague can each receive $745 off your tuition when you enroll together. Refer now
Group enrollments – A discount of up to 20% is available for group enrollments. For more information, email group-enrollments@emeritus.org
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