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Become A Game Developer In Australia

Study the Certified Unity Game Developer course online from $58 per week + Acess to a premium Job Placement Program help you find a paid or unpaid internships that could lead to full-time employment.*

Game Development Course Details

Qualification

Certified Unity Game Developer Course

Duration

This game developer course is self-paced and can be completed within 7 to 8 months.

You will begin your study in a cohort with your fellow students, from there you can progress at your own pace.

Delivery

100% online and self-paced with dedicated mentor support.

Your trainer is a working IT industry professional who will support you through regular weekly check-ins via phone, SMS, Teams or Zoom.

You will also have access to online forums with your peers, a dedicated e-book library with over 100 titles, and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access.

Start Date

Next intake starts 15th June 2026. Enquire about upcoming intake dates.

Payment Options

Payment Plan from $58 per week.
Upfront payment with a discount.

Institute
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Lumify Learn | RTO #45994

Part of Lumify Group, Australia's largest corporate IT training provider with over 30 years of experience, 600+ courses, 100+ expert trainers, and 30,000+ students trained every year.

Exclusive Bonus: Access to the Lumify Edge Job Placement Program to Help You Secure Your Dream Job

When you enrol in this course, you will have the option to add the Lumify Edge Job Placement Program to your enrolment.

Once you complete 85% of your course, your details are submitted to Lumify's recruitment partner who will begin sourcing a paid or unpaid IT internship placement for you across a network of over 3,000 host employers, including companies like Telstra, IBM, NBN, Datacom, and MYOB. You will then complete a 12-week internship within your field of study, which can be in a physical office, fully remote, or hybrid. You can choose to work 3, 4 or 5 days a week.

Over 75% of interns receive job offers during or after their internship. If you don't receive a job offer, Lumify's recruitment partner will continue to help you find a full-time role within 3 months, or your Job Placement Program payment will be refunded (minus an administrative fee).

The Job Placement Program is an optional paid add-on from $23 per week.

In addition to the Job Placement Program, all students automatically receive free access to Lumify Edge, an exclusive career support service that includes:

  • Personal Rebrand: Professional resume and LinkedIn profile update to help you stand out.
  • Job Search Fast-Track: Access to the Lumify Edge Job Portal to manage all your job applications in one place.
  • Exclusive Jobs: Access to job listings from Edge Partners and the Lumify Group network across Australia.
  • Career Support: Access to industry partnerships with e2 Cyber, Emanate Technology, and the Australian Computer Society (ACS) for one-on-one career guidance and networking with industry leaders.
What You’ll Get
  • Access to Lumify Edge Job Placement Program: Secure a paid or unpaid IT internship leading to a full-time job, with over 75% of interns receiving job offers. Optional add-on, additional fee applies.
  • Unity Certified Associate Exam Included: Sit the official Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer exam and earn an industry-recognised credential. Exam fees are included in the cost of the course.
  • Portfolio-Ready Capstone Project: Graduate with a playable game prototype you can showcase to studios, employers, and investors.
  • Job-Ready Skills: Gain the skills you need to jumpstart your career in IT with the 'Learn-Practice-Test-Repeat' approach.
  • Dedicated Trainer Support: Receive one-on-one coaching and support from trainers who are working IT industry professionals, available via phone, SMS, Teams, or Zoom with regular weekly check-ins.
  • Flexible Study: Study on your own schedule through a 24/7 online learning platform. Start in a cohort, then progress at your own pace with the option to fast-track and finish sooner.
  • LinkedIn Learning Access: Unlimited access to the entire LinkedIn Learning library with thousands of courses to supplement your studies. Earn certificates of completion to add to your LinkedIn profile.
  • Globally Recognised Partner Network: A course delivered in partnership with globally recognised tech leaders like Microsoft and LinkedIn to enhance your professional development and employability.
Career Outcomes
  • Interactive Developer: Approximately AU$84,000 to AU$120,000 per year.
  • Junior Game Developer: Approximately AU$68,000 to AU$95,000 per year.
  • Game Tester / QA Support: Approximately AU$47,500 to AU$79,000 per year. A common stepping stone into development roles.

Please note that these figures are approximate and can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and specific employer. Sources: Glassdoor, Payscale.

Course Modules
Foundation in C# Programming

Learn to write, read, and debug the code that powers real-time games. You'll cover variables, data types, object-oriented programming, debugging, and how to apply code to game mechanics like movement, input, and scoring.

Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer Preparation

Master the Unity Editor across 10 hands-on sessions covering scenes, GameObjects, prefabs, 3D environments, lighting, animation, camera systems, AI navigation, gameplay scripting, UI design, 2D game development, audio, and mobile publishing. Fully aligned to the official exam objectives.

Developer Pitching and Product Storytelling

Learn how to present your game ideas professionally to studios, investors, and employers. Covers concept development, pitch structure, value proposition, and how to present playable prototypes.

Vertical Slice Game Development (Capstone Project)

Build a portfolio-ready, playable game prototype from start to finish. Covers game design planning, core gameplay mechanics, visual and audio integration, playtesting, and preparing a polished build you can showcase to employers.

Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer Exam

Sit the official Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer exam and earn an industry-recognised credential that validates your job-ready skills. Exam fees are included in the cost of the course, and Lumify Learn provides you with the exam voucher to register.

Accreditation
Unity Partnership

This course includes the official Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer exam, a globally recognised credential administered through Pearson VUE and fully aligned to Unity's official exam objectives.

Industry Partnerships

Lumify Learn partners with globally recognised technology leaders including Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), LinkedIn Learning, and CompTIA.

Course Requirements

The course is open to anyone interested in pursuing a game development career, regardless of prior experience. There are no specific prerequisites. This makes the program a great option for career changers, creative graduates, IT professionals, and hobbyists who want to formalise their Unity knowledge with an industry-recognised certification.

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be at least 17 years of age
  • Have adequate language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
  • Have access to a computer or laptop with reliable internet
Technical Requirements

You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer meeting the following specifications:

  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS 11.0+
  • RAM: 16 GB minimum
  • GPU: Dedicated GPU (e.g., NVIDIA GTX 1650 / RTX 2060 or AMD RX 6500)
  • Storage: SSD recommended
  • Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution or better
  • Reliable internet connection

Testimonials

“Great experience! I undertook a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development). Learning to code confidently via HTML, php, javascript, css etc without any experience prior whatsoever. My has been very patient with my learning experience and have learned very easily the languages.”

Author
Andrew H.
Great Experience

"I've just completed a Cert 4 in ICT (Cloud Based Computing) and had a great experience. My trainer Dan was always available by email or Teams to support me through the coursework and helped to make some of the trickier material easy to understand. I was able to work through the material at my own pace and particularly enjoyed the technical skills development."

Author
Ali
Great Experience

“Studying Web Development for the ICT40120 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Web Development has been a very positive experience! My trainer is not only knowledgeable but also very patient. She consistently offers excellent guidance and explanations for all the units.

The course materials are well structured and relevant to the industry. The exercises and assessments are designed to simulate real-case scenarios a Web Developer would encounter in the field. I definitely value this course and have learned a lot from it.”

Author
Robson V.
Excellent guidance and explanations

“I am currently three-quarters of the way through the ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development), and I couldn't be more pleased with my experience so far. This course has provided me with a strong foundation of knowledge in web development, and I wanted to share my thoughts on it.”

Author
Lauren T.
Strong foundation of knowledge

From Gamer To Game Developer.
Launch Your Career in Australia's Growing Game Development Industry

Are you obsessed with games and dream of building your own, but you're worried you don't have the technical background to break into the industry in Australia?

The Certified Unity Game Developer course is a beginner-friendly, 100% online game development course that takes you from zero coding experience to a job-ready portfolio. You'll build real skills in C# programming, Unity game engine development, and game pitching, and finish with a playable game prototype you can put in front of studios.

Across the course, you'll cover the practical skills that game studios actually look for, including C# game programming fundamentals, the full Unity Editor, developer pitching, and a capstone project where you build a complete playable game from start to finish. You'll also sit the official Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer exam and earn an industry-recognised credential, with exam fees included in the cost of the course.

What sets this game developer course apart is that you won't just learn game dev theory. You'll graduate with an actual playable game prototype that demonstrates your technical skill, design thinking, and creative vision. This is a portfolio piece you can showcase directly to studios, employers, and investors, giving you something tangible to show for your game development training from day one in the job market.

Beyond the core technical skills, you'll also learn how to work the way real game developers work. You'll get comfortable with debugging, code readability, problem solving, and communicating technical decisions to non-technical people, all skills that separate the developers studios hire from the ones they don't.

Unity and C# skills are directly transferable beyond traditional gaming into VR, AR, simulation, enterprise training, interactive media, and film production, all high-growth sectors in Australia. According to the IGEA Australian Game Developer Survey, the ANZ game development industry generated AU$608.5 million in revenue in Australia in the past financial year, with a further AU$657 million in New Zealand. It's a sector that is hiring, growing, and hungry for new talent who can ship real games.

If you are ready to stop just playing games and start making them, this is your way in. Study game development online with the Certified Unity Game Developer course and take the first step toward becoming a game developer in Australia.

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