Pearson has partnered with British Esports, the not-for-profit organisation established to promote and support grassroots esports, to create the world’s first qualification of its kind for a career in esports.
The new BTEC qualifications in esports are skills-focused and are a major step forward in supporting the creation of long-term careers in the growing esports industry both in the UK and internationally. Global esports revenues will grow to $1.384 billion in 2022, with forecasts predicting that figure will reach $1.86B in 2025, according to Newzoo.
Over the course of five weeks, you will receive emails which:
Explain what the esports industry is
Explore the careers available in the industry
Provide you with an esports-specific parents guide
Tell you about free online events you can register for
Give you an opportunity to speak to someone about BTEC Esports
The centres plotted in the map below are all delivering BTEC Esports qualifications.
British Esports is a not-for-profit organisation, established in 2016 to support and promote esports in the UK.
As a national body, its aims are to foster future British talent, increase the awareness of esports and provide expertise and advice. It’s focused on grassroots (amateur) esports.
