Gameplan, a leader in career-focused education and workforce development, is proud to launch the Unreal Engine 3D Fundamentals Certification, developed in collaboration with Epic Games. By leveraging the passion for video games, the certification sets students on a path toward high-demand, high-wage careers. Unreal Engine is an industry standard tool used in everything from AAA video games, TV and Film, architectural design, automotive, simulation, aerospace, XR, and much more.
Industry Certification for Future Careers
The global 3D technology market is projected to exceed $700 billion by 2030 and the 3D animation market alone is expected to surpass $27 billion by 2026.
The skills covered in this certification open doors to careers in:
- Game Development
- Animation
- Virtual Production
- Visual Effects for TV and Film
- Architecture and Engineering
- Extended Reality (XR) and Simulations
- Interactive Media
"Unreal Engine is one of the most powerful and in-demand tools across industries like gaming, film, marketing, architecture, and simulation." said Rasmus Sandström, the CEO of Gameplan. "The Unreal Engine 3D Fundamentals Certification will open real-world career paths for students and make them graduate with a competitive edge in some of the fastest-growing creative and technical fields."
Workforce Credential for Secondary Education
The certification is an ideal credential for courses in game design, animation, virtual production, and digital art. It can be used to culminate a semester-long course or validate independent learning. This certification serves as a powerful capstone for any student building foundational skills in interactive 3D with Unreal Engine.
Districts, schools, individual learners, or third-party partners can access the Unreal Engine 3D Fundamentals certification exam on Gameplan, the official delivery platform. The certification allows students to demonstrate foundational skills in using Unreal Engine, making it a meaningful credential that strengthens college applications, job readiness, and future careers.
Funding Opportunities
The Unreal Engine 3D Fundamentals Certification, along with the supporting curriculum provided by Gameplan, aligns with core CTE, STEM, and workforce development priorities in most states, making it eligible for Perkins and other career-readiness funding.
By validating student skills in game design, 3D modeling, animation, and interactive media, the certification strengthens school programs while supporting state-approved career pathways. It’s a powerful bridge between classroom learning and high-skill, high-wage opportunities in today’s creative technology economy.
To learn more about the certification, please visit this link.
Gameplan offers standards-aligned CTE curricula with resources for middle and high schools, designed to increase student engagement, reduce chronic absenteeism, and foster college and career readiness, using esports as the main method of instruction in pathways that lead to career opportunities and workforce credentials. Lessons are delivered through Gameplan’s online platform which integrates with other learning management systems, ensuring a smooth implementation for schools. Gameplan also offers professional development for administrators, educators, and coaches.