RIYADH: Tuwaiq Academy and听Meta will听launch on September 15听a diploma program in game development and virtual worlds, the first of its kind in 海角直播.
In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday, the academy said the听program #aims to empower national capabilities with essential skills in game development, building virtual worlds, and augmented and virtual reality technologies using a learning methodology based on the job market鈥檚 needs.鈥
Accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, the program offers educational curricula with global professional certifications to equip trainees with crucial skills, including three-dimensional (3D) modeling, developing and programming virtual worlds, creating augmented reality and mixed reality applications, C# programming language, Unity engine, and Web 3 technologies, said the statement.听
The program听aims to support the labor market with national talents possessing the best capabilities and skills to innovate in various technical fields. (SPA)
Participants in the program will learn how to build and develop application projects under the supervision of a specialized teaching staff within two semesters totaling over 800 training hours.
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According to Tuwaiq Academy chief executive Abdulaziz Al-Hammadi, the technical diploma is part of the academy鈥檚 efforts to introduce diverse educational tracks and activate partnerships with major global entities.听
鈥淭he aim is to continue leading technical education in the Kingdom and support the labor market with national talents possessing the best capabilities and skills to innovate in various technical fields,鈥 he said.
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鈥淭he launch of the diploma in game development and virtual worlds in partnership with Tuwaiq Academy represents a significant achievement that drives efforts to adopt advanced education programs,鈥 Meta鈥檚 head of policy programs for MENA region and T眉rkiye Joelle Awwad was quoted by SPA as saying.听
鈥漈his includes augmented reality, which the academy offers in partnership with Meta, ensuring the readiness of Saudi talent for the requirements of the future labor market and establishing the Kingdom鈥檚 position as a leading global center in the fields of programming, augmented reality, and 3D design,鈥 he further said.
Tuwaiq Academy is the first of its kind to provide specialized technical camps and educational programs in partnership with global entities such as Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Alibaba, and other advanced entities. These programs are designed to develop national talents and enhance their ability to innovate and create in the fields of modern technologies.
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