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Introduction to
Video Games Creation
1 to 60+ ECTS Credits

The IVGC Course is offered by Xamk - South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with Cambridge Academy of Digital Games and Innovation (CADGI) and Cypherdelic ltd.

Is this course for you? Comparable to First Year Undergraduate studies, suitable for:
Beginners, Hobbyists,and those looking for a Career in Games

Learn with industry-standard tools guided by experienced games industry professionals sharing knowledge from the cutting edge. 

Join thousands of students in a thriving online community with a proven track record of satisfaction, IVGC is the place to Shape Your Future..

The place to start? IVGC Free

With IVGC Free you will:

  • 👑 Receive an official University Certificate.
  • 👑 Obtain 10 University ECTS Credits.
  • Completely Free of Charge and without risk.
  • Live Events and Expert Talks every week.
  • Access to the global Discord Community of 10,000 members.
  • Upgrade to IVGC+ at any time without losing your progress.
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See the Learning Possibilities

IVGC FREE

IVGC Free provides access to a collection of essential game creation content. Ideal for beginners, it includes foundational topics like industry basics, design, and development, allowing you to start learning without any cost.

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IVGC+

IVGC+ offers unlimited access to all our modules, bonus materials, online live events, and expert-led workshops. Perfect for serious learners, it includes advanced content, ensuring you gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills at a very reasonable monthly fee.

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Here's What You Get:

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Practical Games Creation Modules

M1 | Introduction to Development Tools.
M2 | “The Return” - Text Adventure Game.
M3 | “Merlin’s Demon War” Card Game.
M4 | Pixel Art 2D.
M5 | Mobile Snake Game.
M6 | Space Shooter Game.
M7 | Introduction to Unreal Engine 5, Part 1.
M8 | Introduction to Unreal Engine 5, Part 2.
M9 | Sound Design for Videogames.

Study professional tools like Unity3D, Krita, Blender, Unreal Engine 5, FMOD and more!

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Key Theory Modules

M10 | History of Games.
M11 | Game Experience Analysis.
M12 | Innovation in Games.
M13 | Games Industry and Data Analytics.
M14 | Analysis of The Game I Play Now.
M15 | Ideation and Value Creation in Games.
M16 | Artificial Intelligence for Games.
M17 | Video Games Production.
M18 | Game Concept Design.

No fixed deadlines or time constraints.

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Industry Expert Modules

M21 | Vision.
M22 | Teams: Roles and Opportunities in Games Development.
M23 | Winning Investment - Aimee Freeding. First Sentinel
M24 | Production Management - Deepa Karanth.Britbox
M25 | Building a Game Brand - Alex Noon. NEVERDARK Studios
M26 | Community and Social - Cameron Thomas. Amazon Games
M30 | Origins of Play and Games.
M31 | Narrative in Games.
M32 | Gameplay, Game Mechanics and Game Features.
M39 | Principles of Design - Micol Galeotti LEGO.

Gain access to advanced modules, bonus materials, expert talks, and workshops with an IVGC+ Membership.

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Content Updates

The IVGC Free membership tier is available entirely free of charge. And as a sample of what IVGC+ has to offer, you will be able to enjoy premium content previews on monthly rotation at no cost!

So, what’s your plan?

Check out our membership tiers or individual courses to find the perfect fit for your game creation journey.
There’s something for everyone, whether you're a beginner trying out new things or a seasoned creative.

IVGC Free
Start your learning journey at no cost
  • 10 ECTS
  • 8 Modules
  • Community Access
  • Study Support
  • Challenges & Giveaways
  • Live Online Events





  • 👑 Upgrade anytime!
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IVGC+
Enjoy the full learning experience
  • 👑 60+ ECTS
  • 👑 36+ Modules (and Growing)
  • 👑 Premium Community Access
  • 👑 Priority Study Support
  • Challenges & Giveaways
  • Live Online Events
  • 75 Hours of Bonus Materials
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Post Diploma Games Industry Internship
  • Interactive Workshops
  • Cancel anytime!
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Become part of a truly global community of game creators coming from more than 140+ different countries in the world.
Our students connect through an active Discord community, sharing insights, support, and motivation as they progress together.
With a 97% recommendation rate*, you're in great company.

Testimonials From IVGC Students
“Thank you and your team for making this course free and available to everyone, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it, coming from a city and country where there is absolutely no possibility to learn game development properly. You have done huge work, and it’s very inspiring to know dedicated people such as you. I’m enjoying your course already very much.”
– Kateryna from Ukraine –

“This was a great course to learn from. I learned a lot about the different processes of Video Games Creation, the tools used, the skillset required, the economical situation of Video Games and a lot more. On a smaller scale, I had the opportunity to learn programming language and use it in one of the many interesting modules, to learn different software usages including Krita, Blender and Unity and to make my own first Video Game!”
– Swapnil from India –

“I aim to enroll into XAMK’s bachelor of Game Design; that’s going to be my beginning. I want to thank from the bottom of my heart Dr. Jan Storgards, Maarika Storgards, James Shepherd, Matthew Dickson and all the people who have collaborated with you, for the amazing work you have done and for the continuous support you give to all the students. This is truly the greatest free game design course there is out there. I’ll be looking forward to the next modules you will add to this course! The road to become a great Game Dev starts by taking the first step, and if that step is completing this course, than it is one hell of a good step. Good luck to you all !”
– Andreas from Italy –

“Hey @everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I completed this course with 25 ECTS. As a result of taking this course at XAMK, I secured my first job in the video game industry last month as a Game Designer. I truly want to appreciate this Video Game Creation course at XAMK and I personally want to thank @Dr Jan Storgards Course Leader, Sir Matthew Dickson, and Sir James Shepherd for being great mentors and for helping me to get into the industry I was genuinely passionate about. It’s been a wonderful journey.”
– Reetesh from India –

*Rated >4-7, on 1-7 scale, 2021-2024 (n=3720)

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