Esports 101: An Industry for the Future
Esports, or electronic sports, is competitive video gaming. It's a growing industry with millions of fans worldwide. In this class, you'll learn about the different genres and games within esports, how esports has grown as a business, the career opportunities and be involved in learning the skills and mentality needed to a competitive player.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but students must have an interest in esports.
Course units
Esports, or electronic sports, is competitive video gaming. It's a growing industry with millions of fans worldwide. In this course, you'll learn about the different genres and games within esports, how esports has grown as a business, the career opportunities and be involved in learning the skills and mentality needed to a competitive player.
This class is for adults who are interested in learning more about esports. No prior experience is necessary, but a willingness to get stuck in is required. This course is a great chance to learn about the BTEC qualifications and to experience the world of esports.
Assessments
There is no assessment for this course.
Course fees
There are no fees for this course.
Course progression
We have a number of other courses for adults. View our Courses for Adults page to learn more.
Dates & course durations
13th January 2025 - 10th March 2025, 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Study methods
This course is a practical, hands-on course and students will learn in a friendly and professional environment.
Facilities
Yorks Sports Esports Centre is a fully resourced centre for Esports learning and competition. Students will have the opportunity to use York College's Esport facilities throughout the course.
Additional costs
There are no additional costs for this course.
Career progression
This course provides a great introduction to the fast moving esports industry and you may decide to pursue other courses either for pleasure or to enhance your employability/existing skills.
Emergency First Aid at Work
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
March 2026
Duration
1 Day
Level
Level 2 Mental Health First Aid
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
November 2025
Duration
1 Day
Level
Basic Life Support with Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
February 2026
Duration
1 Day
Level
Power Up Your LinkedIn
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
February 2026
Duration
1 Day
Level
Managing Microsoft Teams & SharePoint
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
March 2026
Duration
1 Day
Level
Intro to Microsoft Office 365 for Business
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
November 2025
Duration
1 Day
Level
Team Dynamics
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
February 2026
Duration
1 Day
Level
Problem Solving with Assertiveness to be an Effective Leader
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
February 2026
Duration
1 Day 9.30am - 4.30pm
Level
Microsoft Word Advanced
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
June 2026
Duration
1 Day
Level
Be a Mindset Detective - For Leaders, Managers & Supervisors
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
Variable
Duration
1 day
Level
Microsoft Word Intermediate
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
Variable
Duration
1 day
Level
Unconscious Bias, Diversity and Inclusion
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
May 2025
Duration
1/2 day
Level
Social Media Basics for your Business
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
April 2025
Duration
1 day
Level
Facilitation Skills
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
June 2025
Duration
1 day
Level
Email Etiquette
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
Variable
Duration
1/2 a day
Level
Disciplinary and Investigation skills training for Managers
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
May 2025
Duration
1 day
Level
Microsoft Power BI
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
Variable
Duration
1 Day
Level
CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management Level 5
Courses for Adults
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Part-time
Start Date
January 2025
Duration
36 Weeks
Level
Level 5
CIPD Certificate in People Practices Level 3
Courses for Adults
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Part-time
Start Date
September 2024
Duration
36 Weeks
Level
Level 3
Introduction to Coaching
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
Variable
Duration
1 day
Level
SEG Level 2 Award in Progression (Pre-Access and Adult)
Courses for Adults
Subject Area
Art & Design, Business & Professional Studies, English, Health & Social Care, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science
Study Mode
Part-time
Start Date
April 2025
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Level 2
BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-up)
University Centre
Courses for Adults
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full-time
Start Date
September 2025
Duration
1 Year full-time, 2 Years part-time
Level
Level 6
Excel Intermediate
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
Variable
Duration
1 Day
Level
Excel Advanced
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
Variable
Duration
1 day
Level
Excel Introduction
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
April 2025
Duration
1 Day
Level
Managing Difficult Conversations
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
-
Duration
-
Level
Introduction to Management and Supervisory Skills
Courses for Adults
Short courses
Subject Area
Business & Professional Studies
Study Mode
Full cost
Start Date
Variable
Duration
2 Days
Level
