What is a Unity Certified Instructor?
Unity Certified Instructors (UCIs) are trainers who have a passion for teaching and have demonstrated expertise with Unity tools and features that we recognize and certify through our program.
A diverse global team
With more than 60 UCIs, our network extends across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Our trainers are incredibly knowledgeable – having anywhere from two to 10 years of experience, and are well-versed in multiple real-time 3D fields across games, XR, AI, and industrial use cases.
How do I become a UCI?
The Unity Certified Instructor Program recognizes individuals who have taken the lead in helping creators achieve success. The program accepts trainers who have demonstrated unparalleled proficiency with Unity as well as strong training and delivery capabilities. In order to be eligible, UCIs must have:
- At least one year of teaching experience
- A Unity Professional Certification (Artist or Programmer) or Unity Expert Certification
- The ability to train in English
- A desire to work closely with Unity and participate in the UCI community
Application Process
In order to be fully accepted into the program and receive the Unity Certified Instructor Certification, candidates must take our in-house training course and pass an evaluation where they teach a mock 20-minute class.
Once you complete the application and submit validation of your credentials, Unity will review your application for membership and contact you within two weeks.
Make an Impact on Unity Creators
“Becoming a UCI has led to tremendous professional and personal growth for me. I’ve had the opportunity to provide training to exciting clients, and built my network with industry veterans. The variety of workshops and learners has led me to broadly improve my Unity skills, as well as acquiring in-depth knowledge of specific technical facets. I can’t recommend it enough!”
“I have learned and grown so much over the past 3 years before and after getting certified and now have a much more grounded understanding of Unity. The first ever UCI Summit brought together UCIs from around the world, and I was able to meet other amazing UCIs and share my work. The best part of being a UCI is being able to teach, support and learn as part of the tight UCI community.”
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no membership fee or additional cost to get the Unity Certified Instructor Certification at this time. However, to be eligible to become a UCI, you must have a Unity Professional Certification (Artist or Programmer) or Unity Expert Certification, which retails for $249 USD.
Membership is renewed on an annual basis so long as instructors meet the following criteria:
- Maintain a current Professional-level (or Expert-level) Unity Certification
- Attend internal syncs with the Professional Training team
- Participate in the UCI Community
- Contribute to Unity’s training initiatives:
- Deliver internal training to Unity clients
- Provide feedback on training content
- Share training tips and best practices
These criteria are subject to change.
Membership is renewed on an annual basis, as long as UCIs continue to meet the requirements of the program. Individuals may also be asked to meet more specific requirements to maintain membership status as our training curricula and programs evolve.
UCIs in good standing are able to temporarily pause their membership at any time. During this time, you will lose access to the program benefits. Membership pauses are effective until the end of the calendar year and can be reinstated so long as you continue to meet the requirements of the Unity Certified Instructor Certification. Note that you can only pause your membership once every three years.
Beyond the recognition, influence, and networking opportunities that you’ll gain, becoming a UCI will also help with professional development. You’ll get:
- Additional paid training opportunities
- Free Unity certification vouchers
- Participation in exclusive internal Unity technical trainings
- Subscription to our on demand library with hundreds of training courses
- Access to the UCI community
If you’d like to learn more about the program, please reach out.
Unity is committed to hiring instructors from diverse backgrounds. To that end, we provide Unity exam vouchers for women and non-binary candidates (who meet all eligibility criteria except the Professional Certification) free-of-charge.