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Next cohort starts May 12 – Limited spots available

Start your fast-growing Game Development career in just 30 weeks.

Start your fast-growing Game Development career in just 30 weeks.

Start your fast-growing Game Development career in just 30 weeks.

Turn your passion for games into real-world skills, portfolio-worthy projects, and a clear path to a successful career in game development.

Turn your passion for games into real-world skills, portfolio-worthy projects, and a clear path to a successful career in game development.

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⚡️ Limited Offer: Apply now to save 10% on tuition.

⚡ No Tech Experience Required

⚡ No Tech Experience Required

⚡ No Tech Experience Required

🚀 Career Support & Hiring Partners

🚀 Career Support & Hiring Partners

🚀 Career Support & Hiring Partners

🎯 Industry Expert Instructors

🎯 Industry Expert Instructors

Your Path Into Game Development

Your Path Into Game Development

Start Your Application

Apply to the bootcamp, connect with admissions, and get a clear roadmap for your game development career.

Start Your Application

Apply to the bootcamp, connect with admissions, and get a clear roadmap for your game development career.

Learn & Build Skills

Gain confidence as you master gameplay systems, 3D worlds, and interactive mechanics through hands-on, project-based learning.

Learn & Build Skills

Gain confidence as you master gameplay systems, 3D worlds, and interactive mechanics through hands-on, project-based learning.

Create Your Portfolio

Build a professional portfolio with multiple projects and a capstone that demonstrates you’re job-ready.

Create Your Portfolio

Build a professional portfolio with multiple projects and a capstone that demonstrates you’re job-ready.

Land Your Job

Connect with hiring partners, get career coaching, and step into your first game development role.

Land Your Job

Connect with hiring partners, get career coaching, and step into your first game development role.

Why Become a Game Developer?

$135,760

Average base salary for a Game Developer in Washington.

1,800+

Students launched their careers with us

4,700+

People employed in Washington’s video game industry, second only to California.

Your Career in Game Development

Your Career in Game Development

Game development is one of the most creative and rewarding careers in tech. The industry generated over $187.7 billion globally in 2024 and continues to grow, with opportunities at indie studios and AAA companies alike.

Create immersive experiences that entertain millions. In our Game Development program, you’ll learn to code gameplay systems, build interactive mechanics, and bring immersive 3D worlds to life, turning your ideas into experiences players can explore and enjoy.

The global gaming industry is larger than the film and music industries combined, fueling strong demand for skilled game developers.

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The global gaming industry is larger than the film and music industries combined, fueling strong demand for skilled game developers.

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Earning Potential That Grows With You 💸

Earning Potential That Grows With You 💸

$70k - $100k

$70k - $100k

Entry-level

$95k - $130k

$95k - $130k

Mid-level

$130k - $180k+

$130k - $180k

Senior-level

Our Students Go On To Work at Leading Companies

Our Students Go On To Work at Leading Companies

You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.

You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.

Get personalized advice, answers to all your questions, and a clear roadmap to launch your career with the Game Development Bootcamp.

Book Your Free Career Guidance Call

Our team is here to map out your personal career path.
So you can start strong, without second-guessing yourself.

The Curriculum

The Curriculum

Unit 1

Introduction to Game Development

Unit 2

Coding for Games

Unit 3

Game Architecture

Unit 4

Data Structures and Algorithms

Unit 5

Mobile Games

Unit 6

Multiplayer Games

Unit 7

Capstone Project

Unit 1

Introduction to Game Development

Unit 2

Coding for Games

Unit 3

Game Architecture

Unit 4

Data Structures and Algorithms

Unit 5

Mobile Games

Unit 6

Multiplayer Games

Unit 7

Capstone Project

Gain Experience with Industry-Recognized Tools

Unity

Unity

C#

C#

GitHub

GitHub

Course Dates

Course Dates

Live classes are 90 minutes twice a week. Please select the time slot that works for you.

Live classes are 90 minutes twice a week. Please select the time slot that works for you.

May 12, 2026

December 8, 2026

Enrollment Deadline: May 5

Time Slot #1

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PDT

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PDT

Time Slot #2

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT

May 12, 2026

December 8, 2026

Enrollment Deadline: May 5

Time Slot #1

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PDT

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PDT

Time Slot #2

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT

Sept 16, 2025

December 8, 2026

Enrollment Deadline: Sept 9

Time Slot #1

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PDT

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PDT

Time Slot #2

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT

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Tuition & Funding

Tuition & Funding

Tuition & Funding

Explore flexible financing and funding options to support your learning journey — or book a consultation for personalized guidance.

Explore Funding Options

Explore Funding Options

Pay Upfront

Pay Upfront

Pay in full and save 15%. We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.

Pay in full and save 15%. We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.

$14,995

$14,995

$14,995

$12,746

$12,746

excluding tax

excluding tax

excluding tax

Deferred Payment Plans

Deferred Payment Plans

Pay tuition in 3, 6, 12, or 24-monthly installments. Payment plans are subject to a one-time admin fee.

For as low as

For as low as

$624/month

$624/month

excluding tax

excluding tax

Loan

Loan

with

with

Climb interest rates range between 5.99-15.99% and are only available to U.S. citizens.

Climb interest rates range between 5.99-15.99% and are only available to U.S. citizens.

For as low as

For as low as

$210/month

$210/month

A Credential That Opens Doors

A Credential That Opens Doors

Show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge and certificate of completion from Circuit Stream and the University of Washington Continuum College

You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.

You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.

Get personalized advice, answers to all your questions, and a clear roadmap to launch your career with the Game Development Bootcamp.

1

Share Your Career and Lifestyle Goals.

2

Explore Options and Next Steps.

3

Walk Away With a Clear Plan.

4

Start Your Journey

⚡️ Schedule Your Free Career Guidance Call

What you will learn

What you will learn

Over the course of 30 weeks, you will acquire real-time 3D (RT3D) skills to equip you to pursue entry-level jobs as game developer, which include the video game industry and virtual and augmented reality industry.

Over the course of 30 weeks, you will acquire real-time 3D (RT3D) skills to equip you to pursue entry-level jobs as game developer, which include the video game industry and virtual and augmented reality industry.

How to track, diagnose and fix problems by debugging and optimizing.

How to track, diagnose and fix problems by debugging and optimizing.

Programming logic, algorithms, and data structures.

Programming logic, algorithms, and data structures.

Design patterns, software architecture, object-oriented programming, data-driven programming, quality assurance.

Design patterns, software architecture, object-oriented programming, data-driven programming, quality assurance.

Build applications that communicate with online APIs, servers and databases.

Build applications that communicate with online APIs, servers and databases.

Advanced C# and Unity development such as physics, user input, and object-oriented programming.

Advanced C# and Unity development such as physics, user input, and object-oriented programming.

Agile practices, and collaborative workflows involving tools and techniques using Git and Github.

Agile practices, and collaborative workflows involving tools and techniques using Git and Github.

Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game development.

Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game development.

How to track, diagnose and fix problems by debugging and optimizing.

Programming logic, algorithms, and data structures.

Design patterns, software architecture, object-oriented programming, data-driven programming, quality assurance.

Build applications that communicate with online APIs, servers and databases.

Advanced C# and Unity development such as physics, user input, and object-oriented programming.

Agile practices, and collaborative workflows involving tools and techniques using Git and Github.

Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game development.

What to expect?

What to expect?

Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week

Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week

Lab Session - A dynamic environment to foster your skills offered every other week for 2.5 hours

Lab Session - A dynamic environment to foster your skills offered every other week for 2.5 hours

Career Coaching - Through 1-on-1 career coaching and group workshops, we’ll guide you through your job application process

Career Coaching - Through 1-on-1 career coaching and group workshops, we’ll guide you through your job application process

Capstone Project - Demonstrate your readiness for an entry-level job by showcasing your technical skills in your capstone project

Capstone Project - Demonstrate your readiness for an entry-level job by showcasing your technical skills in your capstone project

Community Access - Access to Circuit Stream's Community of 1000+ tech professionals

Community Access - Access to Circuit Stream's Community of 1000+ tech professionals

Credential - show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge and certificate of completion from Circuit Stream and the University of Washington Continuum College

Credential - show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge and certificate of completion from Circuit Stream and the University of Washington Continuum College

Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week

Lab Session - A dynamic environment to foster your skills offered every other week for 2.5 hours

Career Coaching - Through 1-on-1 career coaching and group workshops, we’ll guide you through your job application process

Capstone Project - Demonstrate your readiness for an entry-level job by showcasing your technical skills in your capstone project

Community Access - Access to Circuit Stream's Community of 1000+ tech professionals

Credential - show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge and certificate of completion from Circuit Stream and the University of Washington Continuum College

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Software Development

Game Development

For Teens

Pre-College Summer Camps

Company

About

Blog

Events

© 2026 Circuit Stream. All rights reserved

For Adults

Software Development

Game Development

For Teens

Pre-College Summer Camps

Company

About

Blog

Events

© 2026 Circuit Stream. All rights reserved