Foundation Certificate in Game Quality

The Benchmark in Quality Assurance Training for the Games Industry

Have you ever wondered where to turn to for credible, industry-approved game quality training? Then, congrats, you’ve found the right place!

This Is Where You Level Up Your Career in Game Quality

The Foundation Certificate in Game Quality (FCGQ) provides new entrants and early-career QA professionals with the ultimate pathway to hack into the games industry. Designed by leading QA experts from the studios of some of the world’s most acclaimed games, this course cover the essential skills every game tester needs.

Flexible. Interactive. Comprehensive.

FCGQ is the benchmark for launching your career in games to new heights.

This Certificate is a collaboration between Game Quality (the professional body representing both the craft and the practitioners of game quality), and EPIC Games, PlayStation Studios, UBISOFT and XBOX Game Studios.

What Topics Does the Foundation Certificate in Game Quality Cover?

The FCGQ provides a comprehensive introduction to game quality in action, with terminology, techniques, and practical insights from industry experts.

This includes:

An introduction to the game industry as a backdrop for the role of the game QA team.
Exploring what the game development process looks like and how this relates to the player and the game.
Identifying the testing methodologies used as part of game QA.
Analyzing best practices in game QA.

Your learning experience is participatory, meaning that you will do tasks, and activities and share your thoughts with your fellow students.

What Will You Rack Up?

All the fundamentals to access opportunities in game quality of course. By the end of the course you will be able to:

Point out why quality and testing matters to the player and the game
Explain the entire QA process, testing activities and responsibilities within the game development life cycle
Identify how understanding, assessing, and communicating risk is a fundamental QA responsibility
Explain how, since no two studios or two games are the same, test approaches might differ.

What Will You Get?

Enrolling for the FCGQ gives you:

Access to video and interactive media lessons via our online platform
A course workbook to complete tasks that will support your learning
Access to the GameQuality.Org discussion forum
Additional resources curated by our team of experts
Examination preparation support
One sitting to complete the exam, with the option to retake it at an additional fee.

Most importantly, this studio-endorsed certification can give you the edge in the highly competitive space you find yourself in.

FAQ's

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for:

Complete beginners who have no prior experience or qualifications in game QA.
Early-career QA professionals who wish to supplement and level up their knowledge.
Mid-career QA professionals wishing to break into the games industry specifically.

This course is not for:

Those who are only interested in getting paid to play games but don’t wish to contribute to game quality
Game QA professionals who have been in the field for many years or have a more advanced skillset.

How long do I have access to the FCGQ course?

The FCGQ course gives you 12 months of access to all contents.

Do I need any special software or tools?

Just your computer or tablet and the internet. Your course workbook will be in PDF format, so any app that allows you to read and fill PDFs will be helpful. You can complete your workbook digitally or print and fill it in by hand.
You will be required to download and install a secure browser (Inspera) in order to take the exam. The exam needs to be taken on a PC (Windows 8.1 and higher – we recommend Windows 11) or Mac (OS X 10.15 and higher) with at least 500mb free hard drive space, webcam (internal or external) and microphone. You will need a single screen for the exam and a broadband connection with a minimum speed of 0.15Mbps. The Inspera Exam portal does not run on Google Chromebooks, machines running Linux, tablets or cellphones.

Can I go at my own pace, or is it live?

FCGQ is completely self-paced, meaning you can do it full-time or flexibly at your own pace. However, your access to the course lasts for 12 months after registration.

Is there a certificate at the end?

Yes. Once you pass the exam Game Quality Academy will award your certificate which will be digitally secure so that any prospective employers can verify its authenticity. As a respected voice in the game quality landscape, your certificate from Game Quality Academy will boost your resume and be widely recognized.

The course has been developed to prepare you for the exam. If your first attempt does not go well, you can retake the exam at an additional cost of $149 per retake.

What if I fall behind?

The FCQG course is self-paced, meaning that you can catch up whenever you fall behind. Remember that access to the course lasts for 12 months from registration so make sure that you complete the course and exam within this time. You won’t regret putting in the work!

Will I get support if I have questions?

Support is available through the Discord through tagging admins in the #technical-help-or-support channel or by emailing hello@gamequality.org. Support may take up to two business days to respond.

Can I access the course on mobile?

Yes! The course content is completely mobile-friendly, but the exam needs to be taken on a PC or Mac. Doing the tasks might be easier on a laptop. Still, great for watching lessons on the go!

Is this course beginner-friendly or do I need any gaming or tech experience?

This course is beginner-friendly and designed to teach you from the ground up. If you’ve played games and know your way around a computer, you’re already off to a good start but the FCGQ requires no prior knowledge or experience. Come as you are.

Do I get hands-on practice with real games?

No, but you will get to work on test scenarios and mock projects that simulate real QA tasks in the game industry.

Will I learn how to write bug reports and use QA tools?

You’ll practice writing clear, professional bug reports according to industry standards. We do not provide licenses to any live tools, but the exercises are based on those real tools as guides.

Can this course help me get a job in game QA?

While no course can guarantee a job, this one’s designed to get you job-ready with practical skills, industry insights, and guidance on what employers are looking for. There is no other course like this in the games industry.

What is the involvement of the collaborating studios?

Epic Games, PlayStation Studios, Ubisoft and Xbox Studios have been instrumental in the development of this unique program. They provided the industry expertise and experience needed to create a gold-standard foundational program that gives learners a solid platform for their career in Quality.
While they supported the development of the training program and exam, they do not actively support it. Certification does not guarantee a job at any studio. These studios have not vetted the people who teach the program and wont be held liable if people disagree with the training.

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