If you are between the ages of 16 and 29 and want to learn more about the world of gaming, as well as others from the HP Gaming Garage course range and if you are ready to turn your imagination into interactive adventures, join us for this exciting study in the world of game development, management and programming, e-sports, etc.

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., the Youth Center will host a Gaming Garage tournament in PlayStation games, which will also be a promotional event for these online HP LIFE courses and HP courses for gamers on the edX platform.

Date: May 30, 2026

Location: Youth Center Bitola

Duration: 4 hours

Format: Hybrid (online workshops + local meetings)

Application: here

What to expect:

• Presentation of the online courses that are posted on the following platforms:

1. HP LIFE
2. S2S Academy
3. Game design on HP edX
4. Introduction to AI from YMCA

• Discussion with attendees about the experiences they had while working through the courses, what they learned and what advantages in knowledge they are now aware of (unlike before)
• A presentation of the YMCA’s work with the platforms it offers at the Youth Center – plans for the near future and until the end of this year; The importance of investing in yourself and the benefits of certificates from HP, Accenture and Microsoft; Overview of the rules for today’s tournament and distribution of registered in teams for competitions, followed by the competition; Sharing of experiences from the competition.

Who can join

• Young people aged 16-29.
• No previous experience is required, just curiosity, motivation and love for the world of games.

Places are limited – apply now and build your future! For questions, contact us via the contact form on the website or on our social media profiles.

We equip young people for tomorrow with digital skills today!

The eSports and Game Development Academy is a project supported by HP and YMCA Europe.

Additional guidelines on how to create your profile on these online platforms

Information guide

HP LIFE courses – What do you need to do?

• On the HP LIFE platform, click on “Join for free” and create a profile with your e-mail.
• Verify your profile via email (if required).
• Return to the HP LIFE platform and click on “All Courses” and select the course you want to take
• Complete the course
• Download the certificate and save it for future reference.

Skills to Succeed Academy – What do you need to do?

• Register on the Skills to Succeed Academy platform with your email
• When prompted for a code, enter: 11ymca
• Complete your profile
• Select the course you want to take
• Pass all modules in the selected course
• After completing all modules, click on Progress, then on Email/Download Certificate
• Enter your details (first name, last name, email)
• Download the certificate and save it for future reference.

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence course – YMCA in collaboration with Microsoft – What do you need to do?

• Create an account on the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence platform, which is free.
• Fill out your profile (first name, last name, date of birth, country, and when asked Are you affiliated with a YMCA? If yes, which one? enter YMCA Bitola.)
• Start the course and complete it, download the certificate and keep it for your future needs.

HP edX courses for gamers – What do you need to do?

• Create an account on the Online Courses from HP (edX) platform
• Create your own profile if you don’t have one, fill in your first name, last name, email username, and country. Then you will fill in what type of education you have or skip, until you reach the following courses:

1. HP: A Complete Guide to Game Design
2. HP: From Code to Creation: Mastering Game Programming
3. HP: The What and How of Esports Management!
4. HP: AI Fundamentals: Core Concepts and Principles
5. HP: CryptoGuard: Securing the Future of Game Development with Blockchain

• Find the coupon that will help you start the selected course for free. Click on show more and an additional text will open, where you can find the referral code: 6FJGJOTX7MFH5M2H
• Click on advance your career 
• In the “Add coupon code (optional)” field, enter: 6FJGJOTX7MFH5M2H
• Click “Buy Now” (with code applied)
• Start the course and complete it, download the certificate and save it for your future needs.