Epic Games Game Design Professional Certificate

Unreal Engine Foundations

⏱️4-6 weeks

• This intensive introduction covers all core aspects of Unreal Engine 5, including interface navigation, project setup, and basic asset management.
• Students will learn how to manipulate 3D objects, set up basic lighting, and understand the engine’s real-time rendering capabilities.
• The module includes hands-on exercises creating simple interactive environments and understanding the engine’s physically-based rendering system.

Blueprint Visual Scripting

⏱️ 6-8 weeks

• Diving deep into Unreal’s node-based programming system, this section teaches complete gameplay implementation without traditional coding.
• Students will master variables, functions, and event graphs while building functional game mechanics.
• The curriculum covers animation blueprints, UI widgets, and save game systems, culminating in creating a complete mini-game using only visual scripting.

3D World Building

⏱️ 6-8 weeks

• Focusing on environment art and level design, this module teaches professional world-building techniques using Unreal’s tools.
• Students will work with Quixel Megascans, Nanite virtualized geometry, and Lumen lighting systems to create AAA-quality environments.
• The section includes terrain sculpting, material creation, and foliage systems, with emphasis on optimization for different hardware specifications.

Game Systems Design

⏱️ 6-8 weeks

• This advanced module covers the architecture of complete game systems including character controllers with enhanced input, behavior trees for AI opponents, and interactive object systems.
• Students will implement RPG-style inventory systems, dialogue trees, and mission systems while learning professional debugging techniques for complex blueprints.

Polish & Publishing

⏱️4-6 weeks

• Focusing on the final 20% of game development that makes products shippable, this section covers performance optimization using Unreal’s profiling tools, packaging for Windows and consoles, and implementing accessibility features.
• Students will learn quality assurance processes, localization pipelines, and store submission requirements for platforms like Epic Games Store.

Capstone Project

⏱️8-10 weeks

• The culminating experience guides students through developing a complete game from concept to executable.
• Participants will create design documents, implement all gameplay systems, optimize performance, and prepare marketing materials.
• The project includes peer reviews, playtesting sessions, and final presentation to simulate industry delivery processes.

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