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Beginner-friendly for aspiring game designers · online · taught in English
Game Design with Unreal Engine
Learn game design with Unreal Engine and prepare for the Epic Games professional certificate with EVK mentoring support.
Programme overview
Volume226 academic hours
FormatOnline course, taught in English, practical and mentor-supported
ToolUnreal Engine
PrerequisitesBasic computer skills and access to a computer, English at B1 level or higher, and an interest in game design and development. Prior experience in programming or game development is not required.
CertificateEVK certificate for completing the programme
What the programme gives you
- You apply core game design principles and build functional prototypes using Unreal Engine.
- You design and optimise engaging game levels, integrating effective user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) elements.
- You implement game logic and interactive elements using visual scripting with Blueprints.
- You integrate visual and audio components to create immersive game environments.
- You analyse game performance and apply optimisation techniques across different platforms.
Programme content blocks
01
Introduction to game design and Unreal Engine.
02
Game design fundamentals and documentation.
03
Building and optimising levels in Unreal Engine.
04
Visual scripting with Blueprints.
05
Visual development and sound design in games.
06
User interface (UI) design in games.
07
User experience (UX) design in games.
Is this programme right for you?
Who this is for
This is a good fit if you want to build solid game-design knowledge and skills with Unreal Engine – whether you are a beginner with no prior game-development experience, or a career changer looking to build on existing skills; prior experience in programming or game development is not required, but you need English at B1 level or higher to work with English-language materials.
Who this is not for
This is not the right fit if you are looking for a guaranteed certification exam pass without independent practice – the Epic Games certificate exam is taken by the learner separately, outside the programme.
Koolitajad ja mentorid
1:1 mentoring is available if needed.
Price and support
Every route below explains how it works for this particular programme. Full overview: participation support (in Estonian).
Ordered by an employer
Unreal Engine skills stay in-house as a creative-team capability.
As a private individual
Ask for a personal quote – we will agree on next steps after your enquiry.
Family agreement
A long programme is a family decision together. This path is not about money – it is about time and rhythm: a clear weekly rhythm and talking points to agree on. Planning, not persuading.
Family agreement →Frequently asked questions
Does the programme suit a beginner?
Yes, it suits aspiring game designers and beginning game developers who want to learn Unreal Engine.
What language does the programme run in?
The programme runs in English.
What will I learn on the programme?
Introduction to game design and Unreal Engine; game design fundamentals and documentation; building and optimising levels; visual scripting with Blueprints; visual development and sound design; and user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design in games.
Do I get the Epic Games certificate on completing the programme?
The programme prepares you for the Epic Games professional certificate, but the certificate itself is issued by Epic Games once you pass its own exam – that is not an automatic part of completing the programme.
What do I get at the end of the programme?
An Ettevõtluskeskus OÜ certificate for completing the programme.
When does the next group start?
The next group's start date is being confirmed – contact us and we will let you know current availability.
Can I get individual support?
The learning is practical and mentor-supported. 1:1 mentoring is available if needed.
Is national support available for this programme?
National support is available to eligible learners – contact us.
What does the programme cost?
The price is confirmed on request – contact us.
Check your fit before you decide
The next group's start date is being confirmed – contact us to check your fit and current price.
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The road to the Epic Games certification – kept in clearly separate layers
Each layer has a different owner. Ettevõtluskeskus provides the preparation; the Epic Games certificate is issued by Epic Games once you pass its own exam.
1 · Ettevõtluskeskus
Game Design with Unreal Engine programme + EVK certificate
A mentor-supported online programme, taught in English; on completing the programme you receive a certificate from Ettevõtluskeskus OÜ.
2 · Epic Games track
Preparation for the Epic Games professional certificate
The programme prepares you for Epic Games' (Unreal Engine) professional certificate; it does not itself include the certification exam.
3 · Epic Games · your step
Epic Games professional certificate
The certificate is issued by Epic Games once you pass its own exam; Ettevõtluskeskus does not issue the Epic Games certificate itself.
What you leave with
A game design prototypeYou build a practical prototype in Unreal Engine that applies level-design and game-mechanics principles.
Mentor feedbackPractical, mentor-supported learning throughout the programme.
Check your fit
The next group's start date is being confirmed – contact us to check your fit and current price.
Our team confirms the right programme, group price, any support you may be eligible for, and how to join.