Program Overview

Professional Certificate in Game Design

The Professional Certificate in Game Design is delivered in collaboration with Emeritus. This program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the challenges of today's game industry and prepare them to create games for the future.

Program Details

• Start Date: December 4, 2025
• Time Commitment: 15-20 hours/week
• Duration: 24 weeks
• Format: Online
• CEUs: 36
• Price: $6,350

Who Should Enroll

The program is suitable for:

• 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#).

What You Will Learn

By participating in this program, you will:

• 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

How You Will Learn

The program incorporates various learning methods, including:

• LEARN BY DOING: Practice processes and methods through simulations, assessments, case studies, and tools.
• LEARN FROM OTHERS: Connect with an international community of professionals while working on projects based on real-world examples.
• LEARN ON DEMAND: Access all of the content online and watch videos on the go.
• REFLECT AND APPLY: Bring your new skills to your organization, through examples from technical work environments and ample prompts for reflection.
• DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS: Earn a Professional Certificate and CEUs from MIT xPRO.
• LEARN FROM THE BEST: Gain insights from leading MIT faculty and industry experts.