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Introduction to
Video Games Creation

Join a global community, create games, and earn university credits.

Presented by  South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk), Cambridge Academy of Digital Games and Innovation (CADGI), and Cypherdelic Ltd.

Do you want a career in Video Games?

Learn design, art, coding and production from practicing industry professionals.
On-demand and self-paced: study 24/7, from anywhere in the world.

Start learning in 4 simple steps:

1. Watch on-demand lessons

Short, practical modules you can pause and resume anytime.

2. Send your assignments

Apply what you learn with real-world tasks and get feedback.

3. Earn official ECTS credits

From the South Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk).

4. Get a University Diploma

Obtain up to a Xamk Advanced Undergraduate Diploma in Game Development

Start free with IVGC (Introduction to Video Games Creation)

  • Completely free - no credit card required
  • Live events and expert talks every week
  • Access to the global Discord Community (10.000+ members)
  • Receive an official Certificate of Studies
  • Obtain up to 5 university ECTS credits
  • Upgrade to the full diploma programme (IVGC+) at any time without losing progress
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When you're ready to go deeper and earn a full diploma

  • 👑 Xamk Undergraduate Diploma in Game Development
  • 👑 Xamk Advanced Undergraduate Diploma in Game Development
  • 👑 100+ university ECTS credits
  • 👑 75+ hours of advanced and bonus content
  • 👑 Industry internship after graduation
  • 👑 €94.90 All course content for a 12-month academic year
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Learn from industry professionals

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Dr. Jan Storgårds

University of Cambridge · EU Commission · Anglia Ruskin

Entrepreneurship · Start-ups · Games research

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James Shepherd

Ghostbusters - Rise of the Ghost Lord (nDreams) · 2 BAFTAs

Game production · Design direction · Narrative

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Matthew Dickson

Killzone 2 · Little Big Planet · Heavenly Sword

Game programming · Engines · Engineering

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Aimee Freeding

First Sentinel (Co-founder) · Microsoft Xbox One, Hololens

Business strategy · Funding · Pitching

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Alex Noon

Microsoft Xbox Upload · Arrekz Gaming (1.4M+ subs)

Content creation · Branding · Creator economy

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Cameron Thomas

Amazon Games · Minecraft (Mojang) · Sea of Thieves

Community building · Audience engagement

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John Harper

Cambridge Machine Learning (Founder)

Machine learning · Data science

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Micol Galeotti

The LEGO Group

Game design · Interaction design

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Paul Weir

No Man’s Sky · Light No Fire · LEGO Batman: The Videogame

Audio direction · Sound design

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Dr. Jeremy Sosabowski

AlgoDynamix (CEO)

AI · Analytics · Business

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Deepa Karanth

nDreams · BritBox

Project management · Leadership

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Jim McDougall

Outfield (CEO)

AI strategy · Entrepreneurship

Learn together with 90,000 future game creators

A global Discord community spanning 140+ countries, supporting each other every step of the way

140+

countries represented

90,000+

game creators

97%

would recommend IVGC

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. It's been a wonderful journey.

Reetesh from India

I am immensely grateful to Dr.Storgards and the team for giving people like myself the opportunity to realize our passion and a brilliant starting point for it.

Aldric from Lithuania

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.

Andreas from Italy

I would also like to sincerely thank you, IVGC, and everyone involved in the programme for the support, guidance, and opportunity. This experience has been very meaningful for me and has helped me further develop my path in game production and the wider game industry.

Dragomir from Serbia

Xamk Undergraduate Diploma in Game Production

Start for free, decide later

Check out our membership tiers to find the perfect fit for your game creation journey.

IVGC Free
Start your learning journey at no cost
  • 5 ECTS
  • 3 Modules
  • Community Access
  • Study Support
  • Challenges & Giveaways
  • Live Online Events
  • ✖️ Bonus Materials
  • ✖️ Certificate of Completion
  • ✖️ Post-Diploma Games Industry Internship
  • ✖️ Interactive Workshops
  • 👑 Upgrade anytime!
FREE

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No credit card required. Just create a Teachable account!

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!
€9,90/month
€94.90/Year | Full Diploma
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