To expand opportunities for students, faculty, and staff interested in virtual reality, digital twins, simulation, and video game development UAB Libraries has joined the Unity Academic Alliance (UAA). Unity is a software development platform used in multiple industries to create content for virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, complex AI-driven simulations, and to develop 2D and 3D video game content. Through the UAA membership students, faculty, and staff have an opportunity to request no-cost voucher-based access to Unity courseware, practice test content, and certification exams, leading to industry-recognized Unity certifications.
There are three steps to earning an industry-recognized Unity certification at no cost through the UAB Libraries.
1. Select a learning pathway and request a courseware voucher using the library's request form.
2. Request a practice test voucher using the library's request form. Use the practice test to prepare for your certification exam.
3. Request a certification exam voucher using the library's request form. Schedule your certification exam using your voucher and earn your Unity certification
Optional for UAB Faculty and Staff.
Request Unity Academic Alliance member portal access to view curricular frameworks and other materials to support instruction and classroom use of Unity for different applications.
Login to the Unity Academic Alliance Member Portal