Award in Introduction to Casinos and iGaming

Award in Introduction to Casinos and iGaming

The Award in Introduction to Casinos and iGaming will give you a general overview of the gaming world and also the career opportunities available within the industry. You will also delve into the development of products and services provided by land-based casinos, B2C iGaming operators, B2B iGaming suppliers and Affiliates.

The student will have the opportunity to understand the fundamentals of the gaming industry and increase the career prospects. The content will consist of the history of casinos and iGaming, games of chance, games of skill, introduction to casino operators and suppliers, iGaming products/services and different roles within the industry.

Accreditation and MQF Level 

The Award in Introduction to Casinos and iGaming is a Higher Education programme which consists of 1 ECTS and is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority at level 5 of the Malta and European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.  

Dates of Next Intake

Applications are open and you may apply here.

This award is also offered 100% online here.  

Award in Introduction to Casinos and iGaming

Module 1: Introduction to Casinos and iGaming - ECTS credits: 1

Learning Outcomes | Competences

  • Provide an introduction of the gaming industry;
  • Provide an explanation about games of chance;
  • Provide an explanation about games of skill;
  • Analyse and evaluate casino products and services;
  • Describe the difference between a casino operator and casino supplier.
  • Describe different roles within the gaming industry.

Learning Outcomes | Knowledge

  • Show an understanding of the history of casinos and iGaming;
  • Identify games of skill;
  • Identify games of chance;
  • Identify casino products and services;
  • Identify casino operators;
  • Identify casino suppliers;
  • Recognize different roles within the gaming industry;

Learning Outcomes | Skills

  • Explain the history of casinos and iGaming;
  • Utilize the understanding to define games of skill;
  • Utilize the understanding to define games of chance;
  • Explain the rules of casino games to the customers and colleagues;
  • Integrates learning from various casino games;
  • Utilize the understanding to define casino operators;
  • Utilize the understanding to define casino suppliers;
  • Utilize the understanding to define different roles within the gaming industry;
  • Welcomes new casino tasks and seeks new opportunities for learning new casino games;
  • Investigates and obtains casino gaming information independently;
  • Selects appropriate research procedures and uses them effectively;

Entry Requirements

Any work experience is accepted. All students must be over 18 years of age.

Duration

The duration of this course is 25 hours.

Maximum Number of Participants

Places for this course are limited to 30 delegates on first come first serve basis

Venue

Online Live Casino Academy, Bordino Street, Bugibba, St. Paul’s Bay, Malta SPB 2743

Language

Lessons will be delivered in English.

Target Audience

  • People who are interested to work as a croupier in a land-based casino or live-studio casino;
  • People who would like to advance/change direction in their casino career;
  • People who are interested to start a new career within the gaming industry.

Total Learning Hours

The Diploma in Land-based Casino Croupier and Live-Studio Casino Game Presenter consists of 1500 total learning hours.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Procedures

The mode of teaching consists of practical sessions and lectures. The mode of assessment consists of practical one to one assessments and written examinations.

a) Written test: Fill in the correct answer (25 questions) The final mark is made up of 100% theoretic exam. OR Assessed through the Online Platform by either 1 of the 2 online methods below: 1. 100% multiple choice exam on the online platform 1. Introduction to Casinos and iGaming: Multiple Choice Exam A Description: Section A consists of 31 Multiple Choice questions. Or 2. This module shall be assessed through the use of 2 assignments (50%) as well as 1 final Multiple Choice Exam at the end of the module (50%) which are: 1. Introduction to Casinos and iGaming – Assignment A + B (50%) Description: The Assignments are based on a set of questions which require short answers. Hence, the word count is not applicable for this module. 1. Introduction to Casinos and iGaming: Multiple Choice Exam A (50%) Description: Section A consists of 31 Multiple Choice questions.