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Professional Certificate in Game Design

Delivered in collaboration with Emeritus.

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  • START DATE December 4, 2025 More Dates
  • TIME COMMITMENT 15-20 hours/week
  • DURATION 24 weeks
  • FORMAT Online
  • CEUs 36
  • PRICE $6,350
The worldwide games market is poised for growth on all fronts and is expected to reach USD 340 billion in value by 2027 (Source: Mordor Intelligence). In such a scenario, game design professionals who have a sophisticated understanding of the field are in demand. Today’s designers must not only be able to design, develop, and launch games that foster connection and resonate with a diverse audience — they must also know how to scope projects, manage products, and work effectively with teams. The MIT xPRO Professional Certificate in Game Design will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the challenges of today’s game industry and prepare you to create games for the future.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

MIT xPRO is collaborating with online education provider Emeritus to deliver this online program. By clicking LEARN MORE, you will be taken to a page where you can download the brochure and apply to the program via Emeritus.

  • Understand the intricacies of game design by gaining in-depth knowledge of every stage
  • Learn how to communicate effectively with a game design team by clearly outlining your vision and correctly scoping projects
  • Future-proof your career by learning how to design games of tomorrow that are culturally responsive and accessible to all
  • Demonstrate your skills to potential employers by creating a Game Diary, a portfolio that highlights your expertise
  • Learn from MIT expert instructors who actively practice game design and conduct research in MIT's Game Lab

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

  • Recent tech graduates and postgraduates keen to start a career in game design
  • Early career game professionals looking to fast-track their career by gaining exposure to game design
  • Creative professionals who have a passion for games of any type and wish to break into the game design industry
  • Prerequisites for the program: Participants should have experience with basic coding concepts. Some assignments require the use of the Unity game engine (C#). Links to tutorials in Unity are provided.

How You Will Learn

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    LEARN BY DOING

    Practice processes and methods through simulations, assessments, case studies, and tools.

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    LEARN FROM OTHERS

    Connect with an international community of professionals while working on projects based on real-world examples.

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    LEARN ON DEMAND

    Access all of the content online and watch videos on the go.

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    REFLECT AND APPLY

    Bring your new skills to your organization, through examples from technical work environments and ample prompts for reflection.

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    DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS

    Earn a Professional Certificate and CEUs from MIT xPRO.

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    LEARN FROM THE BEST

    Gain insights from leading MIT faculty and industry experts.

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