Advanced Post Diploma Course Metaverse Developer Junior Professional | GAMING & METAVERSE duration Part-time
With an average annual growth of 8%, videogames are a constantly evolving and rapidly expanding market. The videogame demand is already so high that there are not enough high-level developers in the world to satisfy it! Thanks to many recent investments aimed at developing the so-called metaverses, this market is destined to grow even more in the near future.
Aside from an increasingly large pool of gamers, the driving force in this sector is definitely represented by the presence of large investors and important international market players – such as Facebook (now Meta) – who pour millions into the development of new technologies every year. It was thanks to these investments that it was possible to take important steps forward in the field of Virtual Reality. In fact, current technologies have made it possible to revive, and to make much more accessible, a dream that until a few years ago was still a utopia: a low-cost virtual reality available to the masses.
This course aims to introduce all videogame enthusiasts to the universe of game development by providing them with all the necessary knowledge required to create complete and captivating videogame products through a training experience that will take place partly in a virtual environment. Through a very practical and immersive approach, which includes the development of a true videogame, you will learn how to master the game engine, the programming IDE and the development framework. The large pool of skills acquired will allow you to imagine, design and develop any kind of idea, knowing how to evaluate its critical issues, development times, costs and validity on the market.
Furthermore, the modules dedicated to Blockchain and Cloud Computing will allow you to acquire the indispensable skills to operate in the brand new landscape of metaverses. By creating unique digital assets (NFTs) and decentralized gaming environments on cloud platforms (AWS primarily), students will be able to create products that will give users unique gaming experiences!
Are you ready to shape your virtual universe by living the VR experience firsthand?
Main Contents
MODULE 1 | Game Development Foundation
- Introduction to videogame development
- XAMPP
- PHP
- MySQL
- C # programming
Goal: to make participants acquire the computer science and the programming knowledge required to develop video games from scratch and to be able to make the most of the subsequent modules.
MODULE 2 | Game Development with UNITY 3D
- Unity 3D interface and basic concepts
- Gameobject; Prefab; Animator
- Classes
- Savings
- Lights, Object manipulation
- Game cycle
- Finalization
Goal: to make participants acquire knowledge about the Engine and its classes in order to make them able to create a real videogame product.
MODULE 3 | Gaming & Blockchain & Metaverses
- Blockchain Foundation (valid for EXIN intl. certification)
- Blockchain & Decentralized Finance
- Blockchain Lab: Blockchain Applications
- Blockchain Lab: DeFi / NFTs / Smart Contracts
Goal: to equip participants with a solid knowledge of the blockchain technology and its countless fields of application while providing them with the tools and the skills necessary to develop products based on blockchain technology.
MODULE 4 | Gaming & Cloud Computing
- Cloud Computing Foundation (valid for EXIN intl. certification)
- Cloud Computing Lab: AWS
- Cloud Computing Lab: Microsoft Azure
- Cloud Computing Lab: Google Cloud
Goal: to provide the fundamental concepts of Cloud Computing while allowing participants to fully understand its architecture, design, distribution and incorporation within an organization. The practical laboratories will allow students to gain first-hand experience with the cloud platforms AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.
Request a one-on-one interview to learn more about each teaching unit.
International Certifications
Since 2019, Geeks Academy has been an accredited EXIN training provider and examination center.
This course will give you the possibility to sit the exams to obtain the international certifications:
- EXIN Cloud Computing Foundation
- EXIN Blockchain Foundation
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is aimed at all videogame enthusiasts who are determined to turn their passion into a profession through an innovative and cutting-edge training course which includes the latest technologies in the field of gaming experience and game development.
Thanks to the presence of the basic module, it is not required to have a programming background to attend this course. The minimum access requirements are: a basic knowledge in the use of computers, a keen curiosity for the world of videogames and the willingness to understand the mechanics behind their development.
What will you gain from this course?
At the end of the course, you will be able to design and develop any idea, knowing also how to evaluate critical issues, development times, costs and validity on the market. You will also be able to take advantage of the skills acquired in the Blockchain and Cloud Computing fields to develop blockchain-based solutions and to operate at your best in the brand new metaverse landscape.
Diploma & Certifications
At the end of the course, you will receive:
- certificate of completion “Geeks Academy DIPLOMA”;
- a “DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT” and the EXIN International Certifications included in your study plan (if you choose to sit the exam, which is not mandatory);
- completion “BADGES” shareable on LinkedIn Licenses & Certifications section.
Furthermore, for those who will attend the bootcamp in Dubai, starting from January 2022 it will be possible to obtain an international diploma recognized by the Emirate of Dubai.
Job Placement & Career Coaching
This course will grant you access to exclusive Career Days with our partner companies and organizations. Besides, for a period of 5 years after the conclusion of the course, you will have the chance to benefit from our Career Coaching service for free.
Over 95% of our graduates have found a job within 3 months since the end of the course!
International Experiences
To our students we offer the possibility to take part in exciting study trips in Dubai, Seoul, Milan, Rome and Singapore, where the hubs of our international network are located. These immersive experiences represent a great way to enrich students’ wealth of knowledge and increase their career opportunities.
Global Alumni Community
By joining this course, you will automatically become a member of the AGA: the Alumni Geeks Academy.
AGA is the community that gathers all our former students in order to offer them support, help them strengthen and develop professional relationships, provide them with networking opportunities and notify them about the latest job offers. The Alumni International Day represents the community’s most important international networking event, as well as a valuable opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies.
Teaching Arrangements & Technical Equipment
Smart Education Formula
Course delivery mode: synchronous distance learning + optional activities in presence. Part of the teaching will take place in a VR environment using the platform for Oculus Horizon Workrooms.
The lessons will take place on Saturday and Sunday (10:00-13:00 and 13:45-15:45 CET).
*The hours indicated are intended as academic hours of 50 minutes each.
E-learning Platform
Our flexible approach allows you to study wherever and whenever you want, even if you work and do not have much time.
All lessons are delivered OnlineLive by qualified teachers, and are recorded in real time to give you the opportunity to watch them asynchronously on our e-learning platform, in case you miss one lesson or you want to review some contents. Among other things, on the platform you will also find many useful materials for self-studying, such as self-assessment tests, exercises and exam simulations.
Minimum hardware & software requirements
- 64-bit dual core PC with Windows 10 (preferably)
* It should be noted that, due to the well-known blocking security systems, Macs with MacOS X 10.9.2 (or later) are not ideal for the learning phase
- 16 GB RAM
- Quad-core Intel or AMD processor (minimum level)
- Virtual Reality compatible Graphics Card (e.g. min Nvidia GTX 1060)
- Oculus Quest
Payment Method
It is possible to choose between two payment options:
- Single solution: in this case, payment must be issued in one single solution before the beginning of the course, and will grant you an additional 5% discount.
- Multiple installments: 50% of the tuition fee must be paid before the beginning of the course, while the remaining 50% will be divided in monthly installments.
The number of places available is limited
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