Diploma in Game Development and Virtual Worlds

The Diploma in Game Development and Virtual Worlds is a specialized diploma in the field of game and virtual world development. It aims to enhance national capabilities with the skills needed to develop games, build virtual worlds, and implement augmented and virtual reality technologies through a learning methodology aligned with labor market requirements. The program was launched by Tuwaiq Academy in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 15, 2024, in partnership with Meta.

The Diploma in Game and Virtual World Development aims to reinforce Saudi Arabia's role as a global leader in programming, augmented reality, and 3D design. It also seeks to provide a supportive and competitive environment while equipping students with the skills needed to obtain internationally recognized professional certifications from leading companies such as Meta and Unity, ensuring their readiness for future job market demands.

The Diploma in Game Development and Virtual Worlds, accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), includes globally recognized educational curricula designed to equip trainees with essential skills. These skills include 3D modeling design, programming and developing virtual worlds, augmented and mixed reality application development, Unity engine, C# programming language, and Web3 technologies.

The diploma follows a practical, hands-on learning approach, focusing on building and developing projects under the supervision of specialized instructors. The program lasts approximately one year, consisting of two academic semesters with a total of eight hundred training hours.

Enrollment in the Diploma in Game Development and Virtual Worlds requires applicants to be Saudi nationals, hold a high school diploma, and have proficiency in English.