017 courses
Beginner
Future Skills Foundation
First robots, block coding, Minecraft worlds, Scratch games and first 3D models. No experience needed.
- Robotics & AI4
- Game Design3
New batches enrolling at our Mirdif campus
Every course at Ascend, in one place.
31 hands-on programmes across Robotics & AI and Game Design & Development, arranged from Beginner to Advanced. Pick a subject, choose a starting level, and book a free demo class to confirm the right fit.
- 31Courses
- 2Subjects
- 3Levels
- 3-12Months
Three levels, one pathway
Start where your child is today.
Every subject runs from Beginner to Advanced. Students move up as their skills grow, and our team confirms the right starting point in a free demo class.
0211 courses
Intermediate
Future Careers Foundation
Sensors and autonomous cars, AI-driven robotics, Unity XR, Unreal Engine, UEFN worlds and esports coaching.
- Robotics & AI4
- Game Design7
0313 courses
Advanced
Future Career Acceleration
Professional tracks: generative AI, intelligent systems, expert 3D assets, full game development and championship esports.
- Robotics & AI4
- Game Design9
- Course lengths
- 3 Months24 sessions · 60 min each
- 6 Months48 sessions · two modules
- 12 Months96 sessions · full-year track
Choose a subject, then a starting level.
Every course below is a real, scheduled programme at Ascend, arranged from Beginner to Advanced. Filter by course length, download the brochure, or enquire and we will confirm the right level in a free demo class.
Duration
Robotics3 MonthsJunior Robotics Foundations (Beginner Level)
Build and program first robots with LEGO SPIKE Prime
Robotics3 MonthsRobotics Foundations with micro:bit
Block coding, sensors and LEDs on the BBC micro:bit
Robotics + AI3 MonthsJunior Robotics & AI Explorer (Applied Robotics)
Robot building combined with beginner AI projects
Artificial Intelligence12 MonthsAI Discovery for Young Innovators
A year of AI projects with PictoBlox: recognition, chatbots, games
No Beginner courses at this duration yet. Try another duration.
Robotics3 MonthsApplied Robotics with micro:bit (Intermediate Level)
Motors, inputs and real-world micro:bit builds
Robotics3 MonthsSmart Robotics & Autonomous Cars (Intermediate Level)
Build a sensor-driven robotic car that navigates on its own
Robotics6 Months
Robotics + AI12 MonthsRobotics & AI Innovator (Applied Robotics)
Intermediate robotics with AI-driven decision making
No Intermediate courses at this duration yet. Try another duration.
Robotics3 MonthsAdvanced Robotics with micro:bit (Advanced Level)
Multi-sensor systems and advanced micro:bit projects
Robotics + AI3 MonthsFoundations of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence (Advanced Level)
Adult entry point: robotics and AI fundamentals in one module
Artificial Intelligence12 MonthsApplied AI & Generative Intelligence (1 Year Professional Track)
Four-module year in applied machine learning and generative AI
Robotics + AI12 MonthsAdvanced Robotics & Intelligent Systems (1 year personalized roadmap)
Career-track year in autonomous and intelligent systems
No Advanced courses at this duration yet. Try another duration.
Game Coding3 MonthsGame Development basics with Scratch & PictoBlox
Code your first playable games with Scratch and PictoBlox blocks
Minecraft3 MonthsStorytelling with STEM using Minecraft Education
Build worlds and tell STEM stories inside Minecraft Education
3D Art3 MonthsNo Beginner courses at this duration yet. Try another duration.
Minecraft3 MonthsAI Coding with STEM using Minecraft Education
Code AI-powered builds and STEM challenges in Minecraft Education
3D Art3 Months3D Game Asset Creation Foundation
Game-ready assets, texturing and export in Blender
Game Engines3 MonthsUEFN: World Building for Fortnite Games
Design islands and game worlds in Unreal Editor for Fortnite
Parental control required
Game Engines3 MonthsAI-XR App & Game Designing with Unity
Design AI-assisted XR apps and games in Unity
Game Engines3 MonthsUnreal Engine Foundation - Complete Product Knowledge, Level 1
Unreal Engine interface, tools and a first playable level
Game Engines3 MonthsUnreal Engine Foundation - Complete Product Knowledge, Level 2
Build on Level 1 with the wider Unreal Engine toolset
Esports3 MonthsNo Intermediate courses at this duration yet. Try another duration.
3D Art3 Months3D Game Asset Creation Expert
Advanced asset pipelines and portfolio-ready pieces in Blender
Game Engines3 MonthsImmersive App/Game Building using Unity
Build immersive, AI-powered XR apps and games in Unity
Game Engines3 MonthsUEFN: Fortnite Game Creator Course to Learn & Earn
Publish UEFN islands and earn through the Fortnite creator economy
Parental control required
Game Engines3 MonthsUnreal Engine - Game Development
Design and build a complete game in Unreal Engine
Game Engines3 MonthsUnreal Engine - Level Designing Course
Plan, block out and polish playable levels in Unreal Engine
Enquire now
Brochure soon
Esports12 MonthsElite Esports Championship Pathway
Year-long championship pathway for competitive players
Game Engines6 Months3D Game Assets to Fortnite Game Design: Blender + UEFN
Model in Blender, publish in Unreal Editor for Fortnite
Game Engines6 Months3D Game Assets to Fortnite Game Design: Blender + Unity
Model in Blender, build and script in Unity
Game Engines12 MonthsUnreal Engine Game Development for PC and XR
A year building a portfolio-ready Unreal Engine game for PC and XR
No Advanced courses at this duration yet. Try another duration.
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How enrolment works
From first click to first build.
Four simple steps take your child from browsing courses to building real projects at our Mirdif campus.
- 01
Choose a course
Filter by subject, level and length in the catalogue above, and download any brochure for the full syllabus.
- 02
Book a free demo class
Send an enquiry and our academy team calls you back to arrange a demo and confirm the right level.
- 03
Join your batch
Regular 60-minute sessions at Sport Society Mall, Mirdif, with hands-on kits and projects.
- 04
Build and showcase
Most courses end with a capstone project students present at a parent showcase.
Free demo class
Not sure where to start? Talk to us.
Tell us about your child and the course you are interested in. Our academy team will call you back to recommend the right level and book a free demo class.
- Free demo class, no commitment
- Level check with our instructors
- Fees and next batch dates shared on the call
FAQs
Questions parents ask us.
Quick answers about levels, schedules and what happens after you enquire.
Ask us something elseWhere are the classes held?
All courses run at the Ascend campus in Sport Society Mall, Mirdif, Dubai, which has a dedicated robotics lab and gaming arena.
How long are the courses?
Courses run for 3, 6 or 12 months. Most sessions are 60 minutes: a 3-month course is 24 sessions, a 6-month course is 48 and a full-year track is 96.
Which level should my child start at?
Beginner courses need no experience. If you are unsure, send an enquiry and our instructors will recommend a starting level during a free demo class.
Is there a free demo class?
Yes. Use the enquiry form or call us and our academy team will book a free demo class at the Mirdif campus.
What does my child have at the end of a course?
Most courses finish with a capstone project that students present at a parent showcase, so they leave with real work for their portfolio.
Why do some courses say parental control required?
UEFN courses are built inside Fortnite, so a parent needs to set up and manage the account's parental controls before classes start.
Where can I see the full syllabus?
Every course card has a Brochure button with the full PDF syllabus. Courses still being finalised show Brochure soon.
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Build today. Innovate tomorrow.
Book a free demo class at our Mirdif campus and find the right course for your child's next step.