Program Overview

Unity's Academic Alliance Program aims at creating a consortium of post-secondary education institutions that are progressive towards introducing and promoting their students for the extensive fields of technology, interactive media and innovation. The Program extends guidance, support and products to institutions for development and expansion of their interactive design programs that include Game Design & Development, AR & VR Development, Interactive Arts & more.

UAA Membership Qualification:

The UAA membership is an annual fee-based program that is granted to post-secondary education institutions (colleges, vocational & trade schools and universities) that include Unity in their degree-seeking curriculums and employ at least one Unity Certified Instructor (UCI) or are in the process of developing a UCI. Member institutions must also offer Unity Certifications to their students.

UAA Membership Benefits:

Access to Free Unity Licenses

UAA members are eligible for obtaining up to 1,000 free Unity Education Licenses yearly. They enjoy the privilege to choose between educational product packages: Certification Package or Workshop Package and get additional products at discounted academic process.

Institutional Recognition

Member institutes get to use UAA Member branding logo stamp in promotional communications and also feature as a listing on the Unity Academic Alliance Website as a UAA Member.

Professional Development

Under the UAA Membership program, educators gain the Unity Certified Instructor Accreditation (up to 5 instructors) and ongoing professional development for UCIs. The program student members reserves 2 seats in Unity's Global Student Ambassador Program.

Support & Guidance

UAA members are guided by a Unity Program Manager on how to extract maximum from your Unity membership and unlock other benefits such as rewards for student competitions and access to Unity Evangelists subjected to availability, region and restrictions.

Networking Opportunities

Members get access to private online community group for communications and mindshare and 3 event tickets to any Unite event or Unity Developer Day

Access to Latest Updates & Innovations

UAA members receive Member newsletters at regular intervals and opportunity to attend live member webinars to maintain pace with the latest innovations.

UAA Membership Requirements

In order to participate in Unity's Academic Alliance Program, institutes must:

• Be post-secondary education institutes such as colleges, universities, or vocational and trade schools
• Have submitted the Unity Academic Alliance Member application
• Employ at least one Unity Certified Instructor (UCI) or a person who is working towards earning the UCI status or must have partnered with a third-party UCI
• Deliver Unity Certifications to their students
• Include Unity education resources in their institution's programs or curriculums

FAQs

How does my institute become a member of the Unity Academic Alliance?

Your Unity representative will guide you. We assist you to get started, choose the product package that serves best to your program or school. You must appoint a Unity Certified Instructor on campus and fulfill other membership requirements to complete your membership process.

Why should Unity Academic Alliance members have at least one UCI?

Only UCIs are authorized to deliver authorized Unity workshops and the Unity Certified Instructor program is conducted to ensure that your instructors are able to deliver quality instructions.

How does my institute get started with Unity Education in my program/classroom?

Once a member of the UAA, you'll be offered a package of content, teaching resources, and certifications that will make it easy to get started and explore more about Unity.

Can a UAA membership be shared among different campuses/satellite locations?

Yes, UAA membership supports up to four locations for universities that have multiple satellite locations. However, for university systems having multiple universities, each university must apply for its own UAA membership. In case of universities with more than four locations, please contact us for special pricing.

How much does the Unity Academic Alliance Program membership cost annually?

The yearly membership fees for the UAA membership varies greatly geographically. Members benefit with over $30,000 USD (retail value) of the Unity courseware, accreditations and certifications for your instructors and students along with event vouchers. For more details about UAA membership application fees for your particular region, contact your local Unity Sales Office.

Program Overview:

Unity Authorized Training Program (UATP) is an initiative to expand the availability of expert training and offerings on a global scale. This program enables reselling partners and training centers to benefit from one of the fastest growing market of Unity creators and to ensure high-quality trainings to the community.

UATPs are authorized partners who can offer short term, instructor-led training or courses. Through this program, commercial training providers will gain from increased revenues and higher customer satisfaction. With complete marketing and branding support, the UATP program aims to create a massive pool of creative developers across a range of industries.

UATP Qualification Requirements:

To qualify as an UATP, institutes must designate a single point of contact for technical and administrative issues and maintain hardware systems as guided in the Authorized Training Partner Agreement. Only Unity Certified Instructors can provide training on Unity courses, so UATPs must ensure instructors become Unity Certified Instructors by the date mentioned in the Authorized Training Partner Agreement.

UATP Program Benefits:

By enrolling to the Unity Authorized Training Partner program, training centers get an opportunity to benefit from:

• Improved customer satisfaction and retention
• An additional revenue stream
• Inclusion on the Unity partner website and use of Unity logo as well as promotional materials
• Lead generation for different workshops
• Vouchers for certification of up to 2 instructors under the Unity Certified Instructor Program (UCI)
• Discounted access to Unity courseware
• Access to Unity Affiliate Programs and education license grants for in class instruction
• Opportunity to sell as well as deliver Unity Certification exams

For complete list of eligibility requirements and program benefits, please read the Program Overview.

*UATP program requirements and benefits depends on your level of participation and may vary, restrictions may apply. Please review your Partner Agreement or review the Program Guide for the detailed terms and conditions of participation.

FAQs

What are the Partner selection criteria?

Unity selects its training partners based on their focus, knowledge, and commitment to offering the highest level of Unity training to our customers across the globe. UATPs are physical training centers that offer instructor-led Unity courses and training on Unity software solutions. To qualify as a UATP, training facilities must designate Unity Certified Trainers to teach Unity courses.

How will applicants know their application status?

A representative of the Unity Technologies will contact the prospective Unity Authorized Training Partner to update them on their application status within 30 days. If prospective partners wish to inquire the status, they may reach out to their local Unity Sales Representative.

Is Unity Authorized Training Program a fee-based program?

Yes, the UATP program is an annual fee-based program that is based on the calendar year and varies by region. Additional costs are applicable for additional sites and additional Unity Certified Instructor (beyond 2). For details of applicable fees in your region, please connect with your local Unity Sales Office.

Is it mandatory for Unity Authorized Training Partners to use Unity Authorized Workshops?

UATPs are required to deliver at least 12 Unity Authorized Workshops per year but can deliver unlimited number of such workshops. The new library of Unity Authorized Workshops provides an additional revenue stream to benefit the UATPs.

Do UATPs need to use the Unity Certification Courseware?

Though not mandatory, using the Unity Developer Certification Courseware has multiple advantages to supplement the curriculum as students get to hands-on through Unity tutorials included.

Program Overview:

Unity Authorized Training Workshops allow you to explore the most popular and trending real-time 3D (RT3D) development platform that is widely used to develop tools for astonishing 2D, 3D, AR and VR experiences. Unity Workshops are aimed at driving career paths through an unimaginable speed and making you job-ready for the future and more efficient in your current job role.

Glorify Your Career Prospects

Visuals sell more and communicate effectively. Therefore the demand for design technology experts has risen sky-high with lucrative future prospects. Unity platform provides a strong foundation to get accustomed to the creative world of graphics and is a prominent factor looked upon by the employers.

Unity Training Workshops provide a wide learning platform with each workshop including a hands-on project that enhances your Unity skills and makes you better accustomed to the practical application aspects. All our Unity Training Workshops are delivered by Unity Certified Instructors (UCI).

Benefits of Unity Workshops

All the Unity Training Workshops are delivered by Unity Certified Instructors in a manner to provide you with a valued learning experience. We have a wide range of introductory to advanced training workshops to choose from. Our experienced trainers conduct trainings effectively. Every Unity Workshop features:

• Clear, step-by-step instructions
• Live 1:1 interaction with instructor and other team members
• High quality Unity courseware developed by Unity Education
• Well-structured plan for guided learning post workshop
• Hands-on practice sessions

Untie the Rigidities & Fly High With Wings of Creativity

Unity offers a wide variety of training courses. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, you will find a Unity Workshop that suits your requirement. With a unique approach

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What's unique about Unity Training Workshops?

Unity Training Workshops bring expertise, convenience and quality - all at one place while ensuring enhanced team productivity. And the process is really quick. These are designed to provide immense sophistication and speed to new teams as well as those who wish to expand into new verticals such as VR. All the Unity Workshops are delivered by Unity Certified Instructors for a consistent and reliable training experience.

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Program Overview:

The Unity Certified Instructor (UCI) Program is designed to establish consistency in Unity training deliveries and recognize the efforts of excellent teachers nurtured with Unity skills. It is an exclusive community of content delivery leaders who have contributed largely and intend to prosper their training ways with Unity. The UCI program supports trainers in their professional growth by certifying them with the most sought-after Unity skills.

UCI Program Benefits:

The Unity Certified Instructor Program is focused at developing trainers on their professional aspects while also learning how to deliver impactful trainings.

• Discounted vouchers for CompTIA CTT+
• Access to Unity authorized courses
• Engage actively in the professional community of Unity Instructors
• Listing on Unity Connect & earn Unity Certified Instructor Badge
• Participation in quarterly on-boarding webinars
• Opportunity to deliver Unity Authorized Workshops globally
• Ability to review new training and learning materials
• Opportunity to gain Impact points to renew your annual UCI status
• Promote your brand and business through active contribution on Unity portals.

UCI Application Requirements:

Unity is committed towards enabling success of all Unity creators and provides a strong platform for them to learn, upskill and prosper academically. Unity focuses on developing proficient educators with strong training capabilities. This program requires:

• Instructor Certification such as :
  • - CompTIA CTT+ In-person Training Certification
  • - Certified Trainer/Instructor status from a peer company such as Microsoft, Autodesk, Adobe, CISCO, etc.
  • - Teaching credential
• Entry-level Unity Certification
• Maintaining 85% or 4 star rate in training engagements
• Creating and maintaining a Unity Connect profile
• Submission of learning content to the Unity Learn website
• Delivering Live, in-person training classes, & Unity classes
• An impactful teaching journey through various contributions towards learning

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FAQs

What is the UCI application process?

Interested candidates must fill in an application form and sign the UCI agreement. To be eligible for the UCI exam, candidates will have to pass the CompTIA CTT+ exam or other recognized instructional skill certification along with Unity Certification exam. After submitting the credential proofs, background information about training businesses and some demographic information, Unity will review it and communicate the acceptance within 2 weeks.

Are there any charges associated with UCI membership?

Currently there are no charges applicable for this membership.

Does UCI membership expire?

Your membership will be valid as long as you fulfill the requirements of the program. Individuals can decide to leave the program voluntarily or may be asked to meet the program requirements to maintain the membership status.

How can UCI membership be cancelled?

Applicants can cancel their membership any time by writing to certification@unity3d.com.

Which other instructional certifications can be used in lieu of CompTIA CTT+?

Unity recognizes that many other types of instructional programs also suffice the requirement of robust international certifications. Therefore Unity accepts any of the following certifications in leiu of CompTIA CTT+:

• Government granted instructional or teacher certification
• Microsoft Certified Trainer
• Autodesk Certified Instructor
• Adobe Certified Instructor
• CISCO Certified Trainer