Certified Unity Game Developer

Have you always loved gaming and dreamed of building your own, but have no idea where to start? The Certified Unity Game Developer course is a beginner-friendly, 100% online program that helps you build skills in C# programming, Unity game development, and professional pitching, so you can start a career in one of New Zealand's fastest-growing creative tech industries.
Course Provider
Lumify Learn
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Gain access to Lumify Edge to fast-track your IT career after course completion.
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Land a paid or unpaid internship with Lumify Job Placement Program.
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Study this course 100% anywhere in New Zealand.

Course Overview

Start Date
Start Anytime.
Duration
This course is self-paced and can be completed within 7 to 8 months. You will begin your study in a cohort with your fellow students, from there you can progress at your own pace.
Delivery
100% Online.
Career Outcomes
Course Modules
Course Fees Include
Lumify Edge Job Placement Program: Secure Your Dream IT Job

Enrol in any Lumify Learn course today and Lumify will assist you in securing a paid or unpaid internship leading to a full-time job.

Through the Lumify Edge Job Placement Program, you will be assisted in securing a paid or unpaid IT internship opportunity. This could lead to a full-time IT job in just three months of completing any Lumify Learn course. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain real-world experience and enhance your resume. An additional fee applies, but the investment in your future is priceless. Take the first step toward your dream career—join Lumify Learn today.

In addition to the above, you will also receive these student-exclusive benefits as part of the Lumify Edge Program:

  • Personal Rebrand: Get noticed with a professional resume and LinkedIn profile update.
  • Job Search Fast-Track: The Lumify Edge Job Portal simplifies your job search by providing one location for managing all your job applications.
  • Exclusive Jobs: Access exclusive job listings from Edge Partners and the Lumify Group network across New Zealand.
Career Opportunities
  • Interactive Developer: Approximately AU$84,000 to AU$120,000 per year.
  • Junior Game Developer: Approximately AU$68,000 to AU$95,000 per year.
  • Game Tester / QA Support: Approximately AU$47,500 to AU$79,000 per year. A common stepping stone into development roles.

Please note that these figures are approximate and can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and specific employer. Sources: Glassdoor, Payscale.

What You'll Get
  • Access to Lumify Edge Job Placement Program: Secure a paid or unpaid IT internship leading to a full-time job, with over 75% of interns receiving job offers. Optional add-on, additional fee applies.
  • Unity Certified Associate Exam Included: Sit the official Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer exam and earn an industry-recognised credential. Exam fees are included in the cost of the course.
  • Portfolio-Ready Capstone Project: Graduate with a playable game prototype you can showcase to studios, employers, and investors.
  • Job-Ready Skills: Gain the skills you need to jumpstart your career in IT with the 'Learn-Practice-Test-Repeat' approach.
  • Dedicated Trainer Support: Receive one-on-one coaching and support from trainers who are working IT industry professionals, available via phone, SMS, Teams, or Zoom with regular weekly check-ins.
  • Flexible Study: Study on your own schedule through a 24/7 online learning platform. Start in a cohort, then progress at your own pace with the option to fast-track and finish sooner.
  • LinkedIn Learning Access: Unlimited access to the entire LinkedIn Learning library with thousands of courses to supplement your studies. Earn certificates of completion to add to your LinkedIn profile.
  • Globally Recognised Partner Network: A course delivered in partnership with globally recognised tech leaders like Microsoft and LinkedIn to enhance your professional development and employability.
Units
  1. Foundation in C# Programming

Learn to write, read, and debug the code that powers real-time games. You'll cover variables, data types, object-oriented programming, debugging, and how to apply code to game mechanics like movement, input, and scoring.

  1. Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer Preparation

Master the Unity Editor across 10 hands-on sessions covering scenes, GameObjects, prefabs, 3D environments, lighting, animation, camera systems, AI navigation, gameplay scripting, UI design, 2D game development, audio, and mobile publishing. Fully aligned to the official exam objectives.

  1. Developer Pitching and Product Storytelling

Learn how to present your game ideas professionally to studios, investors, and employers. Covers concept development, pitch structure, value proposition, and how to present playable prototypes.

  1. Vertical Slice Game Development (Capstone Project)

Build a portfolio-ready, playable game prototype from start to finish. Covers game design planning, core gameplay mechanics, visual and audio integration, playtesting, and preparing a polished build you can showcase to employers.

Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer Exam

Sit the official Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer exam and earn an industry-recognised credential that validates your job-ready skills. Exam fees are included in the cost of the course, and Lumify Learn provides you with the exam voucher to register.

*The contents are accurate at the time of writing. Get in touch with the course provider for the latest information.

About the Course Provider

Lumify Learn

Lumify Learn believes learning can happen anywhere: all you need is a laptop and a wifi connection. That's why they've designed all of our courses to be studied exclusively online.

From accredited IT qualifications and globally-recognised certifications to vendor-certified bootcamps, they make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to get started in IT.

Juggling skills optional

Their versatile, self-paced learning options make it easy to fit your study around what else is going on in your life. So you don’t have to be an expert at juggling to keep all your balls in the air.

Real-world learning

You bring the passion. They'll bring the know-how. Lumify Learn trainers are IT industry pros with years of experience on the tools as well as in the classroom.

Fast-track your career

You’ll need more than just tech skills to kickstart your career in IT. They will hook you up with mentors, career advice and potential employers through Lumify Edge— their student support program.

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