IVGC Free
Start Your Game Creation Journey with IVGC Free!
The IVGC Free membership is your gateway to exploring the exciting world of game creation.
Whether you’re curious about the industry or ready to take your first step into game creation, this is the perfect way to get started completely free of charge.
- ✔ 10 ECTS
- ✔ 8 Modules
- ✔ Community Access
- ✔ Study Support
- ✔ Challenges & Giveaways
- ✔ Live Online Events
- ❌ Bonus Materials
- ❌ Certificate of Completion
- ❌ Portfolio Showcasing
- ❌ Interactive Workshops
- ❌ Expert Talks
- 👑 Upgrade anytime!
- 👑 45+ ECTS
- 👑 18 Modules (and Growing!)
- 👑 Premium Community Access
- 👑 Priority Study Support
- ✔ Challenges & Giveaways
- ✔ Live Online Events
- ✔ Bonus Materials
- ✔ Certificate of Completion
- ✔ Portfolio Showcasing
- ✔ Interactive Workshops
- ✔ Expert Talks
- ✔ Cancel anytime!
Learn the basics - for free!
Dive into key areas of game creation, including design fundamentals, production, industry insights, and basic programming techniques. These modules cover everything you need to start building your game creation skills.
Earn Up to 10 Credits
As you complete modules, you'll earn up to 10 Credits, showcasing your progress.
You’ll also receive a Certificate of Studies and/or a Transcript of Records (ToR)* detailing your achievements—perfect for adding to your resume or portfolio.
*At the moment, only HETU/PIC holders (individuals living permanently in Finland with a Finnish social security number) are eligible for an official Finnish Open University Transcript of Records (ToR)
Learn Professional Tools
Gain hands-on experience with widely-used game creation software like Unity3D, Krita, Blender, and Visual Studio.
These skills form the foundation of any game developer's toolkit.
Join a Thriving Community
Become part of our active Discord community, where you can connect with over 10,000 fellow learners.
Share your progress, get feedback, ask questions, and find inspiration as you learn alongside others.
What is included in the IVGC Free Membership?
Gain a strong foundation in game creation with 8 Core Modules contained in the IVGC Free (10 Credits) Course:
• Introduction to Development Tools: Unity, Krita, Blender, and Visual Studio
• History of Games: Understand gaming’s evolution and its impact on today's industry
• Game Experience Analysis: Discover what makes games engaging and captivating
• Innovation in Games: Learn about emerging technologies shaping the future of gaming
• Games Industry and Data Analytics: Understand market trends and game success metrics
• Analysis of The Game I Play Now: Turn your gaming sessions into learning opportunities
• Video Games Production: Explore project planning and development cycle challenges
• Game Concept Design: Develop compelling game concepts from scratch
Additionally, you'll be able to improve your skills further through surprise previews of Premium content in monthly rotation!
- ✔ 10 ECTS
- ✔ 8 Modules
- ✔ Community Access
- ✔ Study Support
- ✔ Challenges & Giveaways
- ✔ Live Online Events
- ❌ Bonus Materials
- ❌ Certificate of Completion
- ❌ Portfolio Showcasing
- ❌ Interactive Workshops
- ❌ Expert Talks
- 👑 Upgrade anytime!
- 👑 45+ ECTS
- 👑 18 Modules (and Growing!)
- 👑 Premium Community Access
- 👑 Priority Study Support
- ✔ Challenges & Giveaways
- ✔ Live Online Events
- ✔ Bonus Materials
- ✔ Certificate of Completion
- ✔ Portfolio Showcasing
- ✔ Interactive Workshops
- ✔ Expert Talks
- ✔ Cancel anytime!
Explore the full Course Curriculum!
Here are the courses you will gain access to if you join IVGC Free: