Carry1st and Udemy Launch Free Game Development Program for African Youth

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Aspiring game developers across Africa now have a fresh opportunity to level up their skills, thanks to a new partnership between Carry1st and online learning platform Udemy.

Dominion Ero, growth lead at Carry1st, is spearheading the initiative, which provides extended free access to over 250 game development courses.

The program is open to individuals aged 16 and older who reside in an African country. 

Those selected will gain full access to Udemy’s specialized Game Development Courses, along with the Game Development Career Accelerator—an in-depth program designed to build practical, job-ready skills. Applications are being accepted until July 11, 2025, via the official application portal (here's the link), and onboarding instructions will be sent via email to successful candidates.

Participants will follow a structured curriculum that covers core industry knowledge—from the basics of game design and programming using tools like Unity and C#, to the fundamentals of digital art. The goal, as Dominion Ero puts it, is to break down entry barriers for young African creators and empower them with skills that match global standards.

Reflecting on the journey of many self-taught developers, Ero shared, “So many people I know started their journey through free trials, YouTube, or scattered resources. This campaign is about showing the value of guided learning—and letting African youth know that they absolutely belong in this industry.”

As per the statement by Udemy’s Chief Marketing Officer, Genefa Murphy, the initiative goes beyond individual education. She emphasized that this is part of Udemy’s larger mission to make learning accessible globally, adding that it reinforces the belief in education as a tool for unlocking potential, sparking creativity, and driving innovation.

With Africa’s gaming scene gradually expanding, programs like this could play a key role in nurturing the next wave of developers from the continent.