Games developer : Training

Games developers often begin at a junior level and are managed by a more experienced lead developer, who will give training on the job. The games development industry is fast-moving, with changing technology, software packages and working methods, so an ability to manage your own learning and keep up to date with technological developments is essential.

Quality assurance testers within games development can take the BCS Professional Certification  in Software Testing at Foundation, Intermediate, Practitioner or Higher level to increase their knowledge and employability. The BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) also provides a range of accredited courses for IT professionals.

e-skills UK - The Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology promotes continuing professional development (CPD) in the sector and supports the professional development of graduate IT professionals during the early years of their career.

Creative Skillset: The Sector Skills Council for the Creative Industries advertises a range of relevant courses on their website, for example in 3D modelling and animation, for those entering the design side of games development. These courses range from short training courses to Masters degrees.

Games developers are expected to acquire confidence in new technical skills as part of their job and some companies develop their own software, specific to their own needs. Much of the training is done in-house and on the job.