TECH has developed this postgraduate certificate in its commitment to offer a qualification that helps professionals to contribute to the education of society through the creation of strategic video games"

When talking about strategy videogames, the most common thing to think about is titles like Divinity: Original Sin II, Age of Empires, Starcraft or Warcraft. However, there is an area of this sector that, beyond the purely recreational aspect, combines work and fun in its genres: Serious Games. These titles aim to educate, train and motivate the player to fulfill a series of certain real objectives, which contribute to the improvement of their life, as well as the increase of his productivity or that of his company.

This postgraduate certificate in Serious Games and Strategic Video Games delves into the intricacies of this type of video games, based on the success of examples such as McDonald's Video Game. This is a complete 100% online program through which the graduate will be able to delve into the technical characteristics of this genre, as well as its objectives and applicability in the current sector. In addition, it also delves into the importance of decision making when creating standards, and the usability that these types of products can have in different sectors: industry, education, health, etc.

All this through the best theoretical and practical content developed by the teaching team. But that's not all, as the creative will have access to hours of the best additional material composed of detailed videos, research articles, complementary readings and dynamic summaries that will help contextualize each section of the syllabus. All this content will be available from day one and can be downloaded to any device with an internet connection so that, on the one hand, you can organize this academic experience in a personalized way, and on the other hand, you have the possibility of consulting it whenever you need it.

You will be able to access the Virtual Classroom whenever you want and from anywhere with an Internet connection, giving you the possibility to take this program in a personalized way"

This postgraduate certificate in Serious Games and Strategic Video Games contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• Case studies presented by experts in Serious Games
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide 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 will be able to delve into the objectives of strategic video games through a thorough understanding of their purpose in society and the most successful designs on the market"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational 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 education 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 during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Knowing the application of strategic Serious Games in the current environment will help you to create successful projects adapted to the demand"

Through experimentation and learning, you will gain a broad and comprehensive knowledge about the keys to usability in strategic video games"

This postgraduate certificate has been developed with the objective that the graduate will find in it the most innovative academic tools of the sector with which to develop a broad and specialized knowledge related to strategic Serious Games. In this way, they will be able to undertake their own projects, basing their design on the most avant-garde techniques, protocols and strategies and guaranteeing their success in an increasingly competent market.

You will have access to a catalog of optimal and recommended rules and objectives to implement in your strategic video game projects"

General Objectives

• Know how to identify the impact of Serious Games in different industries
• Learn in depth all the theoretical and practical knowledge to be able to adapt a classic education to a Serious Games environment
• Acquire in-depth knowledge and contextualize the design of video games within the Serious Games
• Integrate the analysis of Serious Games that have had a relevant social impact
• Broaden the range of career opportunities for students

Specific Objectives

• Learn more about Serious Games focused on Strategic Video Games to
• Understand and integrate the game design process with this approach
• Know the techniques of strategic game play

You will have all the academic material you need to work specifically on achieving your highest and most ambitious goals"