Gaming & Esports
Industry Essentials
Taught by People Who Work in Gaming & Esports
Learn from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) faculty alongside working professionals across gaming and esports.
Built to Launch Your Career in Gaming & Esports, Not Just Your Knowledge
Real Industry Projects
Hands-on, project-based assignments grounded in how the gaming and esports industry actually works.
Start Immediately
On-demand video lessons and projects you can begin the day you enroll.
Insider Expertise
Learn from the Fashion Institute of Technology faculty and working gaming and esports professionals.
A Fashion Institute of Technology Credential
Earn a certificate from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a credential employers recognize.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Speak knowledgeably about game development and the business of gaming
- Apply the fundamentals of iterative game design
- Explain how a game is built, from engine to AI
- Map a game's revenue life cycle and monetization
- Understand the player and management sides of esports
- Develop communication strategies for fans and stakeholders
Skills You'll Gain
Build Your Portfolio
The course is built around hands-on projects, so you leave with real, portfolio-ready work, not just a certificate.
Introduction to Gaming
Explore games as one of the oldest forms of human social interaction and the rise of video gaming.
Games from Concept to Design
Learn iterative, player-centric game design: the rules, goals, look, sound, and story.
Game Development: More than Coding
Dive into building a game, from the engine and coding to animation, audio, and AI.
Revenue Models and Marketing
Trace a game's revenue life cycle from investment to advertising and in-game income.
The Esports Industry
Take a deep dive into esports from both the player and management sides.
The Full Gaming & Esports Curriculum
Each module is broken into short video lessons with assignments and hands-on projects you complete at your own pace.
Introduction to Gaming
Games from Concept to Design
Game Development: More than Coding
Revenue Models and Marketing
The Esports Industry
A Game and Its Communities
Results, Not Just Lessons
My experience in Gaming and Esports Industry Essentials has impacted my career by letting me learn more about the video game industry and how I can start my career in gaming.
I enjoyed the assignment of making a game plan for a streaming career, so I might look into developing that idea more to have a project for my portfolio.
The course provided an area for me to focus on, community management, and how I can break into that field within the gaming industry.
I feel prepared for the gaming industry because I am more literate with industry jargon. Being literate in all aspects of game creation is an extremely useful tool, especially as someone who seeks a career in marketing, PR, interviewing, and streaming.
The course has motivated me to continue to pursue my goals and continue to apply for jobs in the industry.
I am now the commercial director of a new esports organization called Atrenun Esports.
I have grown my company brand, LGG (Lucky Girl Gamer), since graduating. I expanded my business model with new digital marketing strategies and social media influencer channels.
Choose How You Pay
Same full course either way: 6 modules, real industry projects, and your Fashion Institute of Technology Certificate of Completion.
One-Time Payment
4 Monthly Payments
12 Monthly Payments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aspiring game and esports professionals at any stage (students, career switchers, or current industry workers) who want to understand the full scope of the industry and its careers.
6 self-paced modules. Most learners finish in under 40 hours on their own schedule.
Yes. The course is 100% online and on-demand, so you can study on your own schedule from anywhere.
A non-credit Certificate of Completion from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) that you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
No. The course starts with the fundamentals and is designed for newcomers as well as those already working in the field.
Yes. Request the course catalog and a program advisor can walk you through payment options and any current offers.
Gaming and Esports Industry Essentials includes six on-demand courses covering topics such as Introduction to Gaming, Games from Concept to Design, Game Development, Revenue Models and Marketing, the Esports Industry, and Gaming and Community. Each course is 2 to 3 hours and is broken into shorter modules and activities that you complete at your own pace.
Courses are taught by FIT faculty. You will also receive career insights from industry experts working in various roles within the world of gaming and esports.
By the end of the course, you will have developed skills and knowledge to help launch or advance a career in gaming and esports, explored the various career paths in the industry, and identified your areas of passion. You will also receive a non-credit Certificate of Completion from FIT that you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Students must be at least 13 years old to enroll.
Enrollment includes unlimited access to all course videos and materials for one year from your enrollment date. If you need more time after that, you can pay a monthly subscription fee to extend your access.
Most major credit and debit cards are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB. If you enroll outside the United States, tuition is charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate.
You can withdraw within 24 hours of enrollment for a full refund. After that, you have up to 7 days to withdraw for a full refund minus a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds are issued after 7 days. Subscription plans can be canceled before your renewal date by emailing [email protected].
Tuition is $999 when paid in full. Two payment plans are also available at checkout: 4 monthly payments of $269 or 12 monthly payments of $99.
