The City of Liverpool College has collaborated with non-profit careers initiative GameChangers to introduce a free management diploma at the institution.
The Principles of Management and Leadership Level 3 Diploma, a year-long academic course delivered by The City of Liverpool College, is designed for those working in management in the gaming sector, or who wish to in the future.
This course is “targeted towards people working in the sector who lead development teams or operational staff, set and monitor project goals, oversee daily workflows, and provide guidance to team members to ensure smooth delivery of projects or operational tasks.”
Offering a mix of online and on-campus learning, the course’s modules cover various aspects of management, including building stakeholder relationships, team management, project delivery, and data management.
Applications are now open, with the course starting in September 2025. For applicants currently earning under £34K a year (or subject to eligible criteria), the course is free of charge.
“The Liverpool City Region has always been a place brimming with creativity and talent, and our gaming sector is no exception,” said Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram.
“This new diploma is another big step forward in putting our region at the forefront of the UK’s digital and creative industries. With leading games studios backing the programme, we’re opening up new, exciting pathways for local young people to build careers in a fast-growing industry that’s thriving right here on our doorstep.”