Esports is no longer a niche hobby. It is one of the world’s fastest growing creative industries and the MENA region is rapidly emerging as a global hub. With 70,000 new jobs pledged across the region between 2030 and 2033, governments and education systems are prioritising the development of future ready digital skills. Schools now recognise that esports offers powerful opportunities for student engagement, skills development and career exploration.
As the region accelerates towards major investment in gaming and esports, schools have an essential role in preparing learners for new and emerging career pathways. Opportunities range from game design and event production to data analysis, broadcasting, marketing and digital content creation.
To support this growing demand, EStars, in partnership with The Open University, has just launched a comprehensive 24-hour online CPD course for teachers. This badged qualification will equip educators with the knowledge, confidence and practical strategies needed to introduce esports and build meaningful esports education programmes in schools.
A Future Focused CPD for Educators
Designed to be completed fully online and in your own time, the course guides teachers through the foundations of esports, its global ecosystem and its educational value. Across six structured units, participants explore both the industry and the classroom application of esports.
Estars’s 24-hour online CPD course gives teachers practical tools, classroom-ready resources and a recognised qualification to confidently lead esports education in their schools.
Unit 1 – Esports 101
A complete introduction to the world of esports, its evolution, key terminology and why it matters for today’s learners.
Unit 2 – Behind the Screens
A look at the diverse roles, careers and creative disciplines that power the industry.
Unit 3 – The Competitive Edge
Understanding tournaments, leagues, formats and how competitive play is organised.
Unit 4 – Plugged In: Esports in the Digital Age
Exploring streaming, content creation, digital literacy and the technology that underpins the modern esports ecosystem.
Unit 5 – Healthy Habits
Guidance on physical and mental wellbeing, balanced screen time and safe, responsible participation.
Unit 6 – Level Up Learning
How to introduce esports into school settings, build programmes and use esports to develop transferable skills and engagement.
Each unit supports educators step-by-step as they build their understanding of the subject and learn how to deliver esports qualifications confidently within their schools.
Why This CPD Course
Esports is more than playing games. It is a dynamic learning opportunity. This CPD course provides educators with the expertise, practical tools and recognised qualification needed to bring esports into the classroom.
The course offers:
- Future ready professional development aligned with a rapidly expanding industry
- A recognised Open University badged qualification in the business of esports
- Flexible, self paced online learning
- Confidence to teach an innovative and in demand subject
- A clear understanding of how esports enhances digital literacy, teamwork, communication and creativity
Level Up Your Teaching Career
Whether you are new to esports or already exploring ways to integrate it into your school, this course offers an accessible, expert led pathway to deepen your knowledge and bring future focused learning into the classroom.
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