In this Junior Programmer mission, you’ll expand on your foundational learning and create basic custom interactions with Unity. As you complete four practical projects, you’ll explore a range of concepts that support basic functionality, including loops, data types, references, script communication and UI. To complete the mission, you’ll create a simple prototype application for your portfolio. By the end of this mission you will have acquired all the skills needed to take the Unity Certified User: Programmer certification exam. Key details This mission will take you approximately 25 hours to complete. Take it at your own pace — you’ll receive XP each step of the way. Remember, you’re not alone: connect with the Unity community throughout the mission and check the Learn Live calendar for follow-along practical sessions with Unity established creators. When you’ve finished the mission, you’ll get the mission badge for your profile and portfolio. Consider becoming a Unity Certified User: Programmer Already know this material? You can "test out" of this mission by completing the mission assessments. Scroll down and select Skip to mission checkpoint.

This first mission in the Junior Programmer pathway will provide you with the core foundation needed to create a wide range of digital experiences in Unity. You’ll learn about fundamental programming concepts such as variables, functions and basic logic through two practical projects. You’ll also modify a script to customize a simple Unity experience: the beginning of your personal portfolio. Key details This mission will take you approximately 14 hours to complete. Take it at your own pace — you’ll receive XP each step of the way. Connect with the Unity community as you learn and check the Live calendar for follow-along practical sessions with Unity established creators. When you’ve finished the mission, you’ll get the mission badge for your profile and portfolio. Already know this material? You can "test out" of this mission by completing the mission assessments. Scroll down and select Skip to mission checkpoint.

In this mission, you will start to identify and plan for your personal learning journey, whatever it may be, by creating a learning action plan and identifying your first next Unity learning pathway. This Mission is part of the Unity Essentials Pathway. If you haven’t completed previous Missions, select Pathways in the Unity Learn navigation menu, and then select Unity Essentials Pathway for the complete learning experience. By the end of the mission, you’ll have the context to understand how Unity fits in with the broader creative industry of real-time development and be ready to continue your learning journey. Already know this material? You can "test out" of this mission by completing the mission assessments. Scroll down and select Skip to mission checkpoint.

This Mission is an exploration of the roles and career paths of a Unity creator. You’ll learn how Unity is used (it’s more than just games!), who creates with it, and what roles those creators take. You will sample the tasks that are essential to Unity creators in several key roles. This Mission is part of the Unity Essentials Pathway. If you haven’t completed previous Missions, select Pathways in the Unity Learn navigation menu, and then select Unity Essentials Pathway for the complete learning experience. In this Mission, you’ll: Learn what Unity is and how it’s used. Explore the different roles available for hobbyists and professionals who create with Unity in different industries. Create simple 2D and 3D real-time experiences from scratch to develop your understanding of the Unity Editor and the roles of Unity creators. Already know this material? You can "test out" of this mission by completing the mission assessments. Scroll down and select Skip to mission checkpoint.

This Mission will guide you from first install to creating your first Unity projects to play and share with others. Whether you've never downloaded Unity before, or you've begun tinkering but aren't sure where to start your learning, you're in the right place. This Mission is the beginning of the Unity Essentials Pathway. In this Mission, you’ll: Install the Unity Hub and Editor. Identify and use essential features of the Unity Editor. Navigate in 3D space in the Scene view. Create and manage projects in the Unity Hub. Identify the key elements of the Unity Learning Ecosystem, and their purpose. Earn your first badge. By the end of this Mission, you will have the skills you need to begin using the Unity Editor, the resources of Unity’s Learning Ecosystem, and the Unity Hub. These skills are essential for all Unity creators. Already know this material? You can "test out" of this mission by completing the mission assessments. Scroll down and select Skip to mission checkpoint.