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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.

Facilities and Resources

  • Advanced technology
  • Top spec hardware and networking labs
  • Expert tutors
  • Industry speakers

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!

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

Why Study an IT or Game Design Course?

Studying for a qualification in IT or Game Design is a great choice if you aspire to work in a constantly evolving and forward-focused industry. In an era when technology plays a pivotal role in various industries, learning about  IT and Game Design can equip you with the skills to be a valuable asset, navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, and understand the tools shaping our world.

Our courses are designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, preparing students for the challenges and innovations of the digital age. Whether you’re intrigued by games and software development, cybersecurity, or data analytics, our computing and IT courses at Slough & Langley College provide a comprehensive education, positioning you at the forefront of the technology-driven workforce.

Facilities

You’ll learn in our state of the art top spec hardware and networking labs.

Career Opportunities in IT

Berkshire digital tech is one of the strongest sectors and is only set to get bigger, with many local employers such as Vodafone, NHS, Visa, Microsoft, O2 and CA Technologies.

Experienced Teachers

Our experienced staff will be there to teach you career-ready transferrable skills, preparing you for life after college

Develop IT Skills

Gain IT skills that are easily transferable across the digital sector, giving you many career options in computing and IT.

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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