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Certified Unity Game Developer (CGDP)

  • Length 7-8 months
  • Price  NZD 9060.87 exc GST
  • Inclusions Exam voucher
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Why study this course

ANZ game development industry generated AU$608.5million in revenue in the past financial year in Australia from the IDEA report, and AU$ 657 million in New Zealand NZDEA report highlighting the maturing of the game & interactive industry in ANZ market. To help you seize this incredible opportunity, Lumify learn proudly presents this bootcamp, equips you with the practical essential skills and certification to begin a successful career in game development. This beginner-friendly game development course requires no prior experience and is perfect for anyone starting their game development journey or transitioning into an exciting career in the real-time 3D industry. This comprehensive, self-paced program combines the globally recognised Unity Game Developer Associate Certification with practical training from our industry mentors, helping you to build confidence and skills.

In this interactive online course, students are guided by experts in the field who mentor them through the entire process, and students have the added advantage of taking the course content at their own pace.

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What you’ll learn

Game developers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of interactive entertainment, VR, AR, and simulation by building the real-time experiences that audiences love. Our expert-led Certified Unity Game Developer course equips you with practical skills in Unity game development, C# scripting, and professional pitching, setting you apart in a competitive job market. The course is tailored to help you master key game development concepts, from 3D world building and animation to game mechanics and audio, while fully aligning with the Unity Certified Associate certification requirements.

In addition to technical knowledge, you gain hands-on experience through structured projects and a capstone game prototype that mirrors real-world production, ensuring you are job-ready upon completion.


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Who is the course for?

The course is open to anyone interested in pursuing a game development career, regardless of prior experience. This makes the program a great option for career changers, creative graduates, IT professionals, and hobbyists who want to formalise their Unity knowledge with an industry-recognised certification.


Course subjects

Foundation in C# Programming
Build the game programming foundation required for Unity and interactive development. You will write, read, and debug C# scripts used in real-time game applications. Key topics include: programming fundamentals (variables, data types, operators, and control flow); object-oriented programming (OOP), debugging, error handling, and code readability. Outcome: Write, read, and debug C# scripts used in real-time applications.

Unity Certified Associate – Game Developer Preparation
Structured across 10 hands-on sessions and aligned to every Unity Certified Associate exam objective, this module takes you from setting up your first Unity project through to publishing a complete game. Sessions cover: Unity Editor navigation and project setup; scenes, GameObjects, components, and prefabs; 3D environment creation, materials, and lighting; characters, camera systems (Cinemachine), and animation; NavMesh AI navigation; C# gameplay scripting and event systems; user interface design and scoring; 2D game development with tilemaps and sprites; game audio implementation; multi-level gameplay design; mobile game publishing; and a personal game design capstone.

Developer Pitching and Product Storytelling
Game developers who can communicate their ideas clearly stand out. This module focuses on professional communication and commercial awareness for developers. Topics include: concept development and positioning; crafting a compelling value proposition; communicating ideas to non-technical stakeholders; pitch structure concept, mechanics, target audience, and differentiation; and presenting playable prototypes. Outcome: Articulate your technical decisions and game vision in a professional context, whether applying for jobs, pitching to a studio, or seeking funding.

Vertical Slice Game Development (Capstone Project)
Bring together everything from the course to build a portfolio-ready, playable game prototype demonstrating technical capability, design thinking, and creative vision. The capstone covers: game design planning and scope definition; implementing core gameplay mechanics end-to-end; integrating visuals, audio, and UI for a polished experience; playtesting, iteration, and refinement; and preparing a portfolio-ready playable build. By undertaking a full production cycle, you will develop the practical experience and confidence needed to enter the game development industry ensuring you are job-ready from day one.

Certification Exam
Sit the official Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer exam and earn an industry-recognised credential that validates your job-ready skills.


Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites.

Tech Requirements
While there are no prerequisites for the course, you will need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer meeting the following specifications. Lumify Learn accepts no responsibility for personal electronic devices that are utilised for the course and undertakes no responsibility to investigate their damage.

- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS 11.0+
- RAM: 16 GB minimum
- GPU: Dedicated GPU (e.g., NVIDIA GTX 1650 / RTX 2060 or AMD RX 6500)
- Storage: SSD recommended
- Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution or better
- Reliable internet connection


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