Cassandra H.
Exceptional
As a vertex student I can say that my instructors are industry professionals and give extremely useful advice. Having taken the Game Development Program (which is quite intensive) I was impressed. Instructors are always available for questions regarding any difficulty with code and will walk you through the troubleshooting process. I have found this extremely useful because you are always shown step by step where you misstepped which makes it far easier to troubleshoot problems in the future. Additionally I have found that even long after a course is finished, instructors are willing to help out. The school supports students by hosting frequent workshops with those working in studios (usually colleagues) and they will go over portfolio submissions explaining how best to present work and even provide help developing the kind of cv which will catch the eye of studios by explaining what they look for in hiring and what they discount. I have been very pleased by the level of care given to providing the tools, tips and tricks necessary to succeed in the gaming industry. They also provide exceptional training for artists. I took one course for ZBrush and the instructor was a world famous designer. Finally it was stated in another review that classes are prerecorded. While recorded courseware is provided (with lifetime access) every week a proficient instructor will go though that week’s lesson and code live with students following along and additionally there is a weekly lab where any questions about the required personal project (which we have to produce to graduate) is held - with very personal attention. I have never found the instructors or the lab assistants to be anything other than proficient and helpful. I started with Vertex for the 3rd GDP course and still study with them to further hone my skills. I would highly recommend this school for studying art, game development or technical art. It’s worth noting that they are the first institution (and possibly still only) certified by Epic to teach Unreal Engine. As with any high level study, it is up to the student to reach out with questions and to attend the free workshops. You get out of the courses what you are willing to put into them. If you are motivated and willing to try, you can earn yourself a place in the industry. My advice to anyone applying is that they understand exactly how much work will be involved and to be sure to set aside enough time.
Response from Vertex SchoolApr 6, 2026
Hi Cassandra, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! We’re really happy to hear that you’ve had a great experience in the Game Development Program and with our instructors. It’s awesome that the live sessions, labs, and workshops have been helpful in building your skills and that you’ve felt supported throughout your learning journey. We’re also glad you found the portfolio guidance and industry insights useful. These are exactly the kinds of tools we want to provide so our students can grow and succeed in the gaming industry. Your shoutout to the ZBrush course and our Unreal Engine certification made our day! It’s inspiring to see how dedicated you are to honing your skills, and we’re so happy to have you in the Vertex community. Thanks again for recommending us and for sharing your experience; it means a lot :) -The Vertex School Team