Description

Lead your company to success by ensuring that your video games are published without errors thanks to this postgraduate diploma” 

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When a video game is released without proper testing, negative events can befall the company: players spend money on an unfinished product, resulting in complaints that damage the company's reputation, which, in turn, causes that video game's sales and the company's future titles to decline. 

As such, an inadequate or non-existent Testing phase can ultimately lead to the demise of the company. That is why it is so important, and why companies are giving more and more importance to the role of Testers. However, to perform this task, one must possess specific knowledge in the field, since not just anyone can occupy a position of such responsibility. 

For that reason, this postgraduate diploma in Video Game Testing is the answer for all those who endeavor to work in this industry as Testers in one of the big companies. The program offers students all the knowledge they require to carry out various types of tests and simulations in video games, so as to ensure that they are published without errors, thereby favoring their commercial success.  

The knowledge you're looking for to become a great video game tester is right here" 

This postgraduate diploma in Video Game Testing contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include: 

  • Practical cases presented by experts in video game Testing 
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
  • Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You've always wanted to be the first to test new video games, and this course will help you get there" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive specialization programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

Companies are looking for testing specialists to make their video games successful"

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You need specific knowledge to work as a Tester. This educational program teaches you everything about the profession"

Objectives

Video game testing is vital for companies, so specializing can bring great professional opportunities to those who acquire specific knowledge in the field. As such, the primary objective of this postgraduate diploma in Video Game Testing is to provide students with all the skills and abilities they require to become elite specialists who are highly valued by their companies, by conducting all kinds of tests and checks on their products to ensure they work as intended. 

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All your goals will be within your reach when you complete this postgraduate diploma”  

General Objectives

  • Learn how to do video game Testing 
  • Detect errors in video games during the testing phase 
  • Know the different types of errors that can be detected during the Testing phase 
  • Know how to design and develop a video game for more efficient Testing 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Real-Time Programming 

  • Analyze the key features of real-time programming languages that differentiate them from traditional ones 
  • Understand the basic concepts behind computer systems 
  • Acquire the ability to apply the main bases and techniques in real-time programming 

Module 2. Consoles and Devices for Video Games  

  • Know the basic functioning of the main input and output peripherals 
  • Understand the main implications of design for different platforms 
  • Study the structure, organization, functioning and interconnection of devices and systems 
  • Understand the function of the operative system and the development kits for mobile devices and video game platforms 

Module 3. Multiplayer Networks and Systems 

  • Describe the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) architecture and the basic operation of wireless networks to analyze video game security 
  • Develop multiplayer online games 
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Successfully test different types of video games and become an integral part of your company”  

Postgraduate Diploma in Video Game Testing

Software testing in video game development plays a fundamental role in the consolidation of a successful project; for this reason, entering this area is an excellent opportunity for all professionals to grow in the industry efficiently. The Postgraduate Diploma in Video Game Testing of TECH Technological University consists of 450 instructive hours, during which students will have access to an innovative study plan, together with a document bank containing the most recent advances in the field. Our program will enable students to detect errors during the testing phase, learning about the different types of problems that may arise during the development phase. They will also understand how video games are designed and structured, knowing the key features of a real-time programming language.

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To understand the operation of testing it is necessary to know how the video game is structured, for this reason, in this postgraduate course of TECH we focus on developing a new theoretical background, which allows the professional to actively participate in the processes of error correction, providing an objective and critical view for the progress of the product. In addition, the function of the operating system of mobile devices and video game platforms will be understood. On the other hand, we will improve the students' communication skills, so that they can establish solid relationships in order to create a healthy work environment.