Game Design Courses for Kids

Coding, Game Design & Tech

Are you interested in teaching your child how to design their own games? Or do you want to give them a head start in life? If yes, you should enrol them in our game design courses for kids!

The video games industry is the fastest-growing sector for entertainment. And it's not hard to see why. Kids love playing interactive games. And what better strategy than giving them a chance to be one of the best game developers in the future?

Designed by a university lecturer, our video game design courses are ideal for children ages 9 to 16 years old, where they'll also get an NCFE accredited qualification after course completion . Children don't only learn visual programming language and other professional applications and skills, but also utilise their minds to design their own 3D game to share with friends and family. What's more, they'll be using the same tools used to create some of the world's biggest games like Fortnite, PUBG, Rocket League, and Borderlands 3!

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Our courses aren't only about letting kids create their own video games. Expect your child to receive industry-level teaching and use industry-level tools that will prepare them for the future of technology!

Your Child Will Learn

• 3D Level Design
• Game physics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Character Design
• User Interface
• Scripting

• 3D Modelling
• Texturing
• Material design
• Asset creation
• Concept design
• Animation

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Learn Game Design in 4 Different Courses

  • Weekly classes
  • Weekends & after school
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  • Accredited qualification
  • During school holidays
  • Mon to Fri
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  • Option for accredited qualification
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Step-by-step video tutorials
  • Tutor support on demand
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  • 1-to-1 sessions
  • Join Online
  • Join in person
  • Option for accredited qualification

Besides Game Design Courses, your kids can study

From playing games to designing and coding, this training curriculum will have your child well on their way to becoming a computer pro in no time! With content targeted at ages 6-8 (and even younger), it's perfect for young learners who are so into games and curious about technology.

Prepare your children for a future IT career and make them indispensable to any company with in-demand Python coding skills. Our Python Coding Course for Kids lets young children learn this coding language through different hands-on activities.

Your child can learn about architecture and design through our Architectural Visualisation for Kids programme. At the age of 12 to 16 years old, kids will be able to use Unreal Engine 4 or 3DS Max in order to create their own buildings from scratch!

Do you ever find yourself wishing your kids spent less time playing video games? Do you want a way to move their focus and attention into something useful? Take a look at what students say about our game design courses!

Jay

Jay

Mar 31, 2019

Very professional and kind staff. My son loves his Monday coding class 🙂

Amina Fazil

Amina Fazil

Aug 4, 2016

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Great training, the tutor was amazing 🙂 I really recommend any course with software academy

Corina Straulat

Corina Straulat

Mar 20, 2019

We had been with Software Academy for more than 2 years now and found them amazing . We love Ali and all the staff there. They are doing an amazing job.

Parvane Juzaie

Parvane Juzaie

Jun 10, 2018

my son went to the games design course for kids, he had lots of fun thank you so much. Please make some Digital Media courses for kids during half term.

Annmarie Dorsett

Annmarie Dorsett

Mar 25, 2019

Welcoming, professional and safeguarding.

A Slice of Pi

A Slice of Pi

Jun 10, 2019

Alexandr Sabacky

Alexandr Sabacky

Mar 10, 2020

Julian Hammond

Julian Hammond

May 8, 2019

Anna and the rest of the team are fantastic with the kids. They make it a fun and educational class!

Andrea Murray

Andrea Murray

Apr 7, 2019

My son has been with Software Academy for a couple of years now and he still enjoys it. He has been on the games design course on Saturday's and is now interested in also taking the coding course.

Sim1 JC

Sim1 JC

Jun 10, 2019

My child has recently been diagnosed with dyslexia and was having difficulty in school, finding a subject that he really enjoyed and wanting to learn. He has a passion for technology and wanted to learn more. We've been attending software academy since Apr 18 and he has excel in confidence and excited to learn plus the level of technology and technics he is exposed too are asset to his future. I strongly recommend this academy to all parents who find their child always on tablets and wanting to play computer games. Computers are the future give your child a great head start.

Sally Whittle

Sally Whittle

Mar 20, 2019

Great courses at a reasonable price. Teachers are so enthusiastic and passionate. My son loves going there and has learnt so much. He has done the Saturday classes and holiday clubs. Really would recommend them to anyone.

VES LAB

VES LAB

Jun 10, 2019

I did a short course for UE4 and I was impressed with how professional and friendly he was! the instructor was very friendly and helpful as well as extremely knowledgeable about the subject, provided me an answer for just any question that I threw at him, no hidden games, Through Software Academy practical teaching method, I am now able to progress in a subject that I thought I would never learn in less than a week! Highly recommended to anyone wishing to study a course they provide.

Marcia Gomez

Marcia Gomez

Jun 10, 2019

My son is doing a course there: they know what they are doing and communicate it very well to the kids. My son is finding it enjoyable and he is learning a lot. Highly recommended. Very professional and very friendly.

Cleanest Cleaners

Cleanest Cleaners

May 29, 2020

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They really make education fun for kids! Couldn't be more pleased with their service.

Coalition Audio

Coalition Audio

Nov 10, 2019

I completed the 3 day course as a professional (28 years old). Couldn't have asked for a better tutor and I'm now making my own games which are really impressing my friends!

John Yim

John Yim

Jun 10, 2019

I attended a 1-to-1 UE4 short course, and I was extremely impressed by how professional and flexible the instructor was able to teach at my pace of learning. I would recommend Software Academy to anyone interested in learning UE4 with no hesitation.

Mina Moniz

Mina Moniz

Aug 5, 2016

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I really enjoyed the lessons with Mr Ali. Now I am so comfortable 3ds Max and I would love to continue with the advanced course soon. Anyone looking for some 3ds max lessons..here is the place to be.

Tina Alexandru

Tina Alexandru

Mar 27, 2019

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First of all the staff are really nice, second of all my son enjoys it a lot, I recommend software academy! 👍🏻 5 star!

Anita Caires

Anita Caires

Jun 10, 2017

I did a short course here and was highly impressed with how professional and friendly it was!

James Foster

James Foster

Oct 15, 2019

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Anyone who is into games or wants to learn Unreal should do this course!

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Game design imparts lessons that will endure a lifetime. Learning to build and develop games provides children with a productive way to channel their enthusiasm. Give your child a head start in this competitive industry!