43 Courses in Cardiff delivered Live Online

Who is this Course for? Unity 3D Game Design Masterclass. Unity serves as top development engine for both 2D and 3D games and experiences. With its support for VR, AR, and AI, it extends its level beyond gaming to pre-visualization for films and architectural visualization. This training provides you with the fundamental skills to craft immersive virtual worlds. Click here for more info: Website Duration: 10 hours Approach: 1on1 Sessions. Create your own schedule by booking a convenient hour between 9 am and 7 pm, Mon to Sat 10-Hour Unity 3D Game Design Training Course: Module 1: Introduction to Unity 3D (2 hours) Explore the fundamentals of Unity 3D and its relevance in game design. Familiarize yourself with the Unity 3D interface, project creation, and asset management. Understand game objects, components, and their management within Unity 3D. Module 2: Game Mechanics (2 hours) Grasp basic game concepts, player movement, and camera control. Master the creation, control, and interaction of game objects. Learn about physics, collision detection, and interactive environment design. Module 3: Scripting with C# (2 hours) Dive into the C# scripting language, covering variables, data types, and functions. Control game objects using C# and understand game loops and events. Module 4: User Interfaces and Audio (2 hours) Design intuitive user interfaces and incorporate elements like buttons and sliders. Gain expertise in audio import, editing, and managing game sound effects and background music. Module 5: Optimization and Deployment (2 hours) Master game optimization techniques, including performance enhancement through scripting. Build, test, and deploy games for various platforms, including desktop, mobile, and web. Course Highlights: Introduction to Unity: Understand the gaming landscape and Unity's essential components. Game Development Basics: Learn project creation, geometry and texture importing, terrain generation, and primitive object creation. Materials and Lighting: Explore material manipulation, lighting creation, and animation adjustments. Audio Integration: Add, modify, and interact with game sounds. Programming Tools: Gain familiarity with programming using JavaScript, including variables, functions, and simple programming. Testing and Debugging: Rigorous game testing, bug fixing, and iterative development processes. Game Building: Configure game authoring settings, build games for Windows, and test the final product. Unity Pro Integration: For this training, utilize Unity Pro, a cutting-edge development platform enabling the creation of 3D, 2D, VR, and AR experiences across diverse industries, including gaming, automotive, AEC, and film. Start your Unity Pro journey at Unity's official website. With Unity Pro, accelerate development, enhance iteration speed, and expand your business, creating remarkable games and immersive experiences supported across multiple platforms. Learning Outcomes: Unity Proficiency: Master Unity 3D essentials, including game mechanics, C# scripting, UI design, and audio integration. Optimization and Deployment: Learn to optimize games for high performance and successfully deploy them across various platforms. Effective Testing: Develop strong testing and debugging skills for efficient game development. Useful Websites: Unity Learn: Access tutorials, courses, and projects for in-depth learning. Unity Asset Store: Explore a vast library of assets, scripts, and tools for game enhancement. Unity Forums: Engage with the community, ask questions, and share knowledge with fellow developers. GitHub: Collaborate on Unity projects and access shared resources for collaborative development. Gamasutra: Stay updated with industry trends, news, and valuable insights into game development. Download Unity Software Key Details for This Course: 1. Ideal for Beginners: Learn game development with Unity, perfect for beginners. Its user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it accessible for newcomers. Dive into state logic and C# programming, building a strong foundation for 3D game development. 2. Coding Flexibility: Unity offers flexibility with coding. Explore visual scripting using Bolt, enabling idea implementation through flow graphs and state graphs, suitable for both low-level and high-level logic. Advanced users can delve into tools like PlayMaker and Adventure Creator for intricate gameplay and AI behaviors. 3. Understanding Unity's Engine: Gain insights into Unity's engine workings. Explore its role as a dynamic scene player, initializing graphics, audio, and input settings at game start. Understand scene loading, asset integration, and the seamless execution of physics simulations and events, ensuring a smooth gaming experience. Course Benefits: Comprehensive Training: Master Unity 3D for creating engaging games across platforms. Interactive Learning: Engage in live online sessions for real-time feedback and collaboration. Hands-On Experience: Apply skills through practical projects, building a strong portfolio. Flexibility: Choose between live online or in-person sessions, with recorded materials for review. Ongoing Support: Enjoy lifetime email assistance for any challenges you face even after the course. Certification: Receive an industry-recognized certification, enhancing your game development career prospects.

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

Build a rewarding career in content design Build a rewarding career in content design with a globally recognised, industry-approved qualification. Get the mindset, the confidence and the skills that will help you stand out in a rapidly growing industry. Why take this course: Be in demand. Certified qualifications will help you stand out in a fast-growing industry Build a career with impact. Design content experiences that will influence users worldwide Broaden your opportunities. Optimise your skills to get hired at leading companies Get qualified. Earn a university credit-rated certification approved by industry leaders Gain the confidence you need to succeed. Our mentors, career advisors and student community will support you all the way University credit-rated, industry-approved Our content design course is credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University and has been reviewed and endorsed by leaders in the tech industry. It covers everything you need to become a certified content design professional. Study method Online, self-paced Duration 10 weeks Access to content 12 months Qualification Professional Certificate in Content Design Awarded by Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Tutor is available to students Description In this Professional Certificate in Content Design course you will learn: An introduction to content design. Understand what content design is and the role of a content designer. Principles of good content design Learn the core principles of content design and why it matters. Voice, tone and style Learn how voice, tone, and style can create a cohesive product experience. Understanding your users Uncover your audience's goals and content needs. Writing for interfaces Learn to write microcopy for buttons, notifications and other UI elements. The product mindset Develop a product mindset by learning about product design systems and tools. Testing content Learn how to test, evaluate and improve your content. AI for content design Learn how to use AI tools to become a more effective content designer. Working in content design Learn how to be the content champion within your organisation. Support at every step From day one, you’ll be part of a lively community of tutors, mentors and fellow students that support each other along the way. Student Success team Our friendly and responsive team will help you stay on track and keep you accountable. Course mentor Your course mentor is an expert content designer who brings years of practical insight. Student community Collaborate, share tips and build connections on our lively student Slack channels. Who is this course for? Writers and journalists who want to enhance their skills for the digital world UX and UI designers who want to become more rounded professionals Content designers looking for a formal qualification that validates their expertise Digital marketers who need content design skills to succeed in their roles Anybody with a writing, content or design background looking for a creative tech job Requirements Background You don’t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses. To get the most value from this course, you will need some experience in writing and a genuine interest in words and language. Commitment You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus. English language To take this course, you should be fluent in verbal and written English. If English is not your first language, you should have a proficiency of C1 as defined by the CEFRL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

Going the digital experience research route? Learn how a human centric approach to digital transformation results in a positive experience for all involved.

Participants gain a foundational understanding of the UX design process, tools and techniques through an engaging mix of theory and practical application exercises.

Become a Certified User Experience Professional Build a career in UX with the world’s only university credit-rated online UX course. Acquire the mindset, the skills and the confidence that make UX designers so valuable. A rewarding and meaningful career awaits. Why become a UX designer? Be in demand UX is a high-growth sector. The demand for UX designers far outstrips the supply of qualified professionals. Get well paid UX designers are highly paid. The average entry-level salary for a UX designer in the United Kingdom is £35,465 (PayScale, 2019) Love your job UX designers make an impact. They solve real-world problems using an exciting mix of research, design, technology and psychology. Study method Online, self-paced Duration 6 months Access to content 12 months Qualification Level 8 Diploma - User Experience Design Awarded by Glasgow Caledonian University Regulated by SQA Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Tutor is available to students Description Duration: 6 months Get certified in six months following a flexible, structured learning path. Delivery: Online The course is delivered entirely online, including video modules, mentor-led webinars and support. Assessment: 2-hour exam Before getting certified, you'll be assessed during a two-hour exam taken online. Outcomes for you Think like a UX designer; adopt the mindset that sets them apart Showcase your knowledge with a portfolio of project work Speak with the confidence that comes from a true, deep understanding of UX Advance your career with job-ready skills Complete a university credit-rated course, valued by employers globally Become a Certified UX Professional Learn with us We’ve worked hard to design the best possible online learning experience for you. As well as an unmatched syllabus, our approach includes: Projects & portfolio Learn by doing with a series of real-world projects ideal for your UX portfolio. Mentors & webinars Be guided by our hand-picked, world-class mentors during monthly webinars. Structure & support Stay motivated with a structured programme supported by fellow students and our customer success team. What you’ll learn We’ve put together a university credit-rated curriculum that’s deep, rigorous and covers everything you need to know to become a certified UX professional and turbocharge your career. Module 01 - Introduction to UX design Module 02 - User research Module 03 - User goals Module 04 - Structure and navigation Module 05 - Interactions Module 06 - Design principles Module 07 - Design patterns Module 08 - Mobile Module 09 - Workflows Module 10 - Prototyping and handover Module 11 - AI and UX Module 12 - Creating your portfolio Module 13 - Career guidance Hub Tutorials for Figma Projects and portfolio - Projects that build into a portfolio Exam - 2-hour final exam Requirements Background You don’t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse array of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on. Commitment You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus. Our team will be there to support you along every step of the way but success will come as a result of your own diligence. Career path The average salary for entry level user experience designers is £28,000 The average salary for user experience designers with 1-5 years experience ranges from £29,000 to £50,000 The average salary for user experience managers/leads is £80,000 Information from LinkedIn Salary Reports, based on real jobs listings.

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

Bunnyfoot were the pioneers and are now one of the leading providers of the Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience – Foundation Level (CPUX-F) in the United Kingdom. Created in association with the international UXQB, this professional 3-day UX certification programme covers user experience methods and theories – and is independently assessed/certified.

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.