Get in the Business of Gaming With the Esports Certificate
Esports is an exciting billion-dollar industry that is experiencing explosive growth and offers abundant career opportunities. WilmU’s 100% online Esports Certificate program is the only one of its kind in Delaware and provides students with an introduction to esports, incorporating the disciplines of business, technology, entrepreneurship and digital media. Students who complete this certificate will be prepared to understand and participate in the global expansion of esports.

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Gain targeted esports knowledge and build valuable cross-industry career skills.

This certificate blends six credits of esports-specific coursework, including Esports Events & Production and Esports & Data, with nine credits of industry skill-based curriculum, providing flexible career opportunities both within and outside of esports. You'll study information technology, business strategy, social media, critical thinking and problem solving, and market analysis, strategies and techniques. 

Customize your studies by choosing one of these specialized electives: 
  • Design for Marketing 
  • Intro to Game Programming 
  • Intro to Non-Linear Editing 
  • Intro to Programming With Python 
  • Marketing 
  • Principles of Management 
  • Web Design & Development 
 
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Benefit from our partnership with Futures First Gaming.

Wilmington University is a proud partner of Futures First Gaming (FFG). Students who complete FFG’s Workforce Development Program will be awarded six WilmU academic credits to apply directly to this Esports program so they can continue building their experience and professional portfolios.
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This standalone credential also paves the way to a degree. 

While the Esports Certificate is a highly marketable standalone credential, it is also part of a series of stackable credentials. Through Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™, you can apply the entire 18-credit certificate program toward the A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies and then continue into 15 different bachelor’s degree programs across four WilmU colleges. 
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Read more about the Esports Certificate:
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Level Up! New Esports Certificate Builds Marketable Career Skills
August 1, 2023
“Three billion people worldwide are identifying as gamers,” says Stephen Sye, CEO of Futures First Gaming. And if you’re one of them or interested in becoming one, Wilmington University’s offering . . . 

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