Tuwaiq Academy announced the launch of a diploma program in game development and virtual worlds, the first of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnership with Meta will be officially launched on Sunday, 12-3-1446 AH, corresponding to September 15, at the academy’s main headquarters in Riyadh.
The program aims to empower national capabilities with essential skills in game development, building virtual worlds, and augmented and virtual reality technologies using a learning methodology based on the job market’s needs.
The game development and virtual worlds diploma, accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, offers educational curricula with global professional certifications to equip trainees with crucial skills, including three-dimensional (3D) modeling, developing and programming virtual worlds, creating augmented reality and mixed reality applications, C# programming language, Unity engine, and Web 3 technologies. The program distinguishes itself with a practical learning
approach that involves building and developing application projects under the supervision of a specialized teaching staff within two semesters totaling over 800 training hours.
Tuwaiq Academy chief executive Abdulaziz Al-Hammadi emphasized that the launch of the first technical diploma at the academy is part of its efforts to introduce diverse educational tracks and activate partnerships with major global entities. The aim is to continue leading technical education in the Kingdom and support the labor market with national talents possessing the best capabilities and skills to innovate in various technical fields, he said.
“The launch of the diploma in game development and virtual worlds in partnership with Tuwaiq Academy represents a significant achievement that drives efforts to adopt advanced education programs,’ said Meta’s head of policy programs in the Middle East, North Africa, and Trkiye Joelle Awwad. “This includes augmented reality, which the academy offers in partnership with Meta, ensuring the re
adiness of Saudi talent for the requirements of the future labor market and establishing the Kingdom’s position as a leading global center in the fields of programming, augmented reality, and 3D design”.
Tuwaiq Academy is the first of its kind to provide specialized technical camps and educational programs in partnership with global entities such as Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Alibaba, and other advanced entities. These programs are designed to develop national talents and enhance their ability to innovate and create in the fields of modern technologies.
Source: Saudi Press Agency