Google/Maliyo GameUp Africa for African Game Developers 2022

GameUp Africa is an online training program for entry-level game developers. The program is designed to take you from zero to building games such as endless runners, match 3 and platformers. You will learn how to develop, refine, and package popular games for Android and the Google Play Store.

• Table of Content
• About Google
• GameUp Africa
• Aim and Benefits of GameUp Africa
• Requirements for GameUp Africa Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for GameUp Africa
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Google

Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple, and Facebook. Google was founded in September 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University in California. The company's rapid growth since incorporation has triggered a chain of products, acquisitions, and partnerships beyond Google's core se... continue reading

GameUp Africa

Aim and Benefits of GameUp Africa

Selected candidates can expect the following during the training.

• State of the art mobile gaming curriculum
• Self-paced and project-based learning
• Periodic assessments and evaluation
• Experience mentors from around the world
• Programme events with special guest speakers
• Option to participate in a game jam
• Certificate of Completion &
• Paid Internship? for top performers

Requirements for GameUp Africa Qualification

• Technical Skills: Individuals with existing programming knowledge are preferred
• Location: You must reside in Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, or Nigeria
• Device Requirement: Must own a computer and a smartphone
• Duration: Able to participate in a 5-month training programme

Interview date, Process and Venue for GameUp Africa

Anyone in Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya or Nigeria can apply. Our ideal candidate should possess some of the following experience :

• Demonstrable knowledge of one of the programming language (C#, C++, HTML, JavaScript)
• Have successfully completed an online software programming course in the past 12 months
• Enthusiastic about launching a game development career

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Maliyo website.