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Information Technology and Game Design Courses

IT and Game Design are among the most forward-thinking and fast-paced industries globally. They play a crucial role in the UK’s rapidly expanding digital sector. Gaining a qualification in IT or Game Design through one of our courses will provide you with a wide range of career opportunities to pursue.

What is Game Design?

Game design sits under the broader field of video game development and refers to the use of creativity and design to develop a game for entertainment or educational purposes. It involves creating compelling stories, characters, goals, rules, and challenges that drive interactions with other characters, users, or objects.

Game design is an exciting, rewarding, and multifaceted field with promising job prospects. However, becoming a game designer can be a challenging journey. Passion, patience, and persistence are essential! Our new game design course, launching in September 2024, will provide you with all the necessary skills and knowledge to kickstart your career in Game Design.

Game design is an exciting, rewarding, and multi-faceted field with promising job prospects. However, becoming a game designer can be a challenging journey. Passion, patience, and persistence are essential!

Frequently asked questions

What is an IT or Game Design course actually like?

It’s hands-on and practical. You’ll learn how games, apps and digital systems are made, using real software and technology. You’ll be creating, testing and solving problems — not just sitting in lessons listening.

Is IT or Game Design a good choice after GCSEs?

Yes, especially if you’re into tech, gaming, computers or creativity. Tech jobs are growing fast, and these courses give you skills that are useful in loads of careers — not just gaming.

Do I need to know how to code already?

No. You don’t need any previous coding experience. Our courses at Slough & Langley College start at the right level and help you build your skills step by step.

What are the facilities like?

You’ll learn in modern IT suites with high-spec computers and networking labs, using industry-standard equipment — the kind used in real tech jobs.

What will I learn on the course?

Depending on the course you choose, you could learn:

Game design and development

Coding and software development

Cybersecurity and networks

How digital systems and data work

Skills

On an IT or Game Design course at the Windsor Forest Colleges Group, students can expect to gain a comprehensive skill set tailored to the demands of the technology sector.

  • Programming Languages
  • Software Development
  • Database Management
  • Networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • Operating Systems
  • Web Development
  • Hardware
  • IT Support
  • Data Analysis

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Success stories

“I have enjoyed learning how to develop a website and databases, it’s fun to do practical technology with my classmates”


Nawal
Level 3 Extended Diploma in ICT

I’ll miss the tutors the most, they’ve guided me and have given me all the tools to be able to accomplish my goals and be ready to face the real world


Javier
Level 3 Extended Diploma in ICT