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title: "Getting Started"
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last_updated: "2026-08-04T14:20:42.000Z"
---

# Getting Started

In this introductory Unit, you will be introduced to the course, then you will download and install the Unity software.

## For educators

Designed for post-secondary and K-12 educators at accredited academic institutions teaching Unity in the classroom, the Unity Educator plan provides you with free access to the same real-time 3D development tools used by professionals to support your students.

Included in this plan are Unity Pro, cloud-based collaboration, cloud build, free Unity assets, and much more!

- [Jr Programmer Pathway_Facilitator Kit.zip](<https://unity-connect-prd.storage.googleapis.com/20221207/2b397912-35bc-4c22-9fd4-566b7aaa3146/Jr Programmer Pathway_Facilitator Kit.zip>)
- [Jr. Programmer Pathway Facilitator Kit (Google Drive)](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jzKkgqTGSA0wEFtMuqyUQzwyfZ2MBJaW?usp=share_link)
- [Unity Educator Hub](https://learn.unity.com/educators)
- [Jr Programmer Spanish.zip](<https://unity-connect-prd.storage.googleapis.com/20221219/9eecd779-8a28-4e26-ab3a-e294a03dd6df/Jr Programmer Spanish.zip>)
- [Jr. Programmer Pathway Facilitator Kit Spanish (Google Drive)](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hBIK4wXYE13oDx6exEkIfbNV69PnVulw)

## Contents

- [Course Introduction](https://learn.unity.com/course/getting-started/tutorial/welcome-and-install-the-software?language=en&version=6.0) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/getting-started/tutorial/welcome-and-install-the-software.md?language=en&version=6.0)) — Get an overview of the course structure, goals, and tips to make the most of your learning experience.
- [Install Unity Software](https://learn.unity.com/course/getting-started/tutorial/install-unity-software?language=en&version=6.0) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/getting-started/tutorial/install-unity-software.md?language=en&version=6.0)) — Follow guided steps to create a Unity ID and install Unity Hub, the Unity Editor, and Visual Studio.