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Unreal Engine 3D Fundamentals Certification

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Industry Certification for Future Careers

The global 3D technology market is projected to exceed $700 billion by 2030 and the 3D animation market alone is expected to surpass $27 billion by 2026.

The skills covered in this certification open doors to careers in:

Game Development

Animation

Virtual Production

Visual Effects for TV and Film

Architecture and Engineering

Extended Reality (XR) and Simulations

Interactive Media

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Schools and Districts

Offer an industry-recognized workforce credential for students pursuing careers in the Arts, Entertainment, and Design pathways.

Third-party Partners

Integrate the certification into camps, after-school programs, or other enrichment opportunities for students ages 13 and up.

Independent Learners

Pursue industry-recognized credentials to strengthen college applications and job readiness.

Workforce Credential for Secondary Education

The certification is an ideal credential for courses in game design, animation, virtual production, and digital art. It can be used to culminate a semester-long course or validate independent learning. This certification serves as a powerful capstone for any student building foundational skills in interactive 3D with Unreal Engine.

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Game Design Fundamentals

Curriculum to Prepare for the Exam

8 Units

90 Lessons

Available in English and Spanish

Game Design Fundamentals is designed to prepare students for the Unreal Engine 3D Fundamentals Certification.

Students learn how to build interactive 3D experiences, design levels and create player immersion using the tool behind some of the world’s most popular games. Their passion for video games is used to help them graduate future-ready.

Game Design Fundamentals is designed to prepare students for the Unreal Engine 3D Fundamentals Certification.

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The Unreal Engine 3D Fundamentals Certification, along with the course Game Design Fundamentals, aligns with CTE, STEM, and workforce development priorities in most states, making it eligible for Carl D. Perkins Funds and other career-readiness funding.

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How It Works

Prepare for the exam

To be prepared for the exam, you need to have +100 hours of experience in Unreal Engine 5 and be familiar with the following topics:

Editor Navigation

File Management

Blueprint Scripting

Materials

Lightning

World Building

Sequencer

MetaSounds

Niagara Visual Effects

UMG UI

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2 Take Exam

Use your voucher to access the exam. You have 60 minutes to complete 40 questions from 10 topics.

Retakes Included

Two retakes are included but you need to wait 48 h between attempts.

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4 Earn Certificate

Download your certificate and badge and share it with the world.

What is Unreal Engine?

Unreal Engine is the world’s leading Interactive 3D creation tool, used across industries from AAA gaming and film to architecture, aerospace, and simulation. Mastering Unreal Engine means mastering the tools and workflows that power today’s most innovative digital experiences—and tomorrow’s careers.

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