Epic Games launches game design professional certificate on Coursera

Epic Games has introduced a new professional certificate on Coursera, the popular online education platform. The “Epic Games Game Design Professional Certificate” is designed for beginners aspiring to enter the gaming industry, providing foundational knowledge in game design and Unreal Engine. The program consists of eight courses, with five currently available: Introduction to Game Design, Unreal Engine Fundamentals, Level Design, Blueprint Scripting, and Visual Development & Audio Design in Games. Later this year, courses in User Interface Design, User Experience Design, and Game Development will be added.

The course emphasizes hands-on projects that simulate real-world scenarios, helping students build a portfolio while learning key skills in level design, visual scripting, and UX design. By the end of the program, participants will be prepared for roles such as game designer, UI/UX designer, or gameplay programmer. The certificate is accessible to anyone with basic computer skills and a passion for gaming, with support for over 10 languages coming soon.

To find out more, visit Coursera.

https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/epic-games-game-design-professional-certificate