Games Development

– 8 Week Blended Learning

– Professional Industry Software

– Design and Complete your own game

About this bootcamp

This Skills Bootcamp offers diverse developers the opportunity to gain the required skills, portfolio, profile and connections to fast track your way into the games industry. 

Playback will help you all the way. Develop your programming and game engine skills. Build better prototypes. Connect you with employers. Support you while you interview. Help secure better jobs and salaries. If you’ve got the talent, passion and commitment to succeed, Playback will help with the rest.

Employer Engagement

We have dedicated employer engagement officers who actively are making connections to fast track your way into the games industry.

Learner Experience

The Skills Bootcamp is designed to mirror the real workplace with projects, 1-2-1 feedback, and working with actual production workflows and tools.  Learning is important, but getting you the job is the main goal.

Skill Scan 

During induction, we’ll discuss your abilities and goals for the 8-week program. After a Skill Scan, we’ll plan your path to achieve your career goals.

Meet the Team

Our sessions are led by gaming industry professionals, including your Course Tutor. You’ll have a personal Mentor and access to an Employer Engagement Officer for support.

Your Course

The Games Development Skills Bootcamp prepares you for Unity Dev. It blends classroom sessions with remote learning.

Create a Portfolio

You’ll complete practical assignments over 8 weeks to build a strong portfolio for potential employers.

Speaker Sessions

Networking opportunities and industry expert talks provide insights into the gaming landscape.

121 Mentoring 

An Information, Advice, and Guidance Officer offers 121 mentoring to overcome barriers and boost confidence.

Career Pathway

Work with your IAG Officer to improve your CV and navigate job applications. Employment Engagement Officers have industry connections.

Job Interview

We arrange interviews with gaming sector employers to showcase your skills and secure job opportunities

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for a completely-free bootcamp place, you must: 

  • Aged 19+

  • Have the right to work in the UK

  • Able to travel to South East London

  • Be able to dedicate 20 hours per week

If you would like any further information regarding this course or would like to apply, please press the ‘Apply Now’  button.