Beginners Gamemaker Certification

Take your first steps into game development with the GameMaker Certification for Beginners. This certification is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in game development who want to start creating their own 2D games using the GameMaker engine.

The certification exam covers a range of fundamental topics, including:

• Introduction to the GameMaker Studio 2 interface

• Basic game design concepts and principles

• Creating and manipulating sprites and objects

• Implementing simple player controls and movement

• Basic collision detection and response

• Introduction to GML (GameMaker Language) scripting

• Creating rooms and levels

• Implementing basic sound and music

• Exporting games for different platforms

It assesses your ability to create simple, functional games using GameMaker’s drag-and-drop interface and basic GML scripting.

Who is this certification for?

• Aspiring game developers with no prior experience

• Hobbyists interested in creating their first games

• Students exploring game development as a potential career path

• Educators looking to introduce game development in their curriculum

• Creative professionals wanting to add game creation to their skill set

What are the requirements or prerequisites for this certification?

• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with operating systems

• No prior programming or game development experience required

• Access to a computer with GameMaker Studio 2 installed

• Completion of GameMaker’s built-in tutorials (recommended)

What will individuals gain from this certification?

• Validation of their entry-level skills in using GameMaker Studio 2

• Confidence in creating simple 2D games from scratch

• Understanding of basic game development concepts and workflows

• Foundation for further learning and advancement in game development

• Ability to prototype game ideas quickly

• Access to GameMaker’s community resources for certified users

Achieving the GameMaker Certification for Beginners demonstrates your ability to create basic 2D games and sets you on the path to becoming a proficient game developer using the GameMaker engine.

Who this course is for:

• Aspiring game developers with no prior experience
• Hobbyists interested in creating their first games
• Students exploring game development as a potential career path
• Educators looking to introduce game development in their curriculum