Academy of Esports launches DOTA 2 Training Bootcamp

To all hard-core gamers out there, your dream has finally come true! DOTA has recently became an official Esport in Malaysia and you can now pursue an education in this field. Malaysia has opened the very first of its kind Academy of Esports (AOES), a full-fledged professional Esports education facility, which would enable gamers and game enthusiasts to further their career in the Esports industry. The Academy, officially launched on August 17, 2017 for registration, offers certification-level education and is powered by Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB).

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This one-of-its-kind academy will kick off with a one-week, free-of-charge DOTA 2 Training Bootcamp from October 9 to December 23. The Bootcamp will be a prelude for would-be students of the academy to experience and learn the training routine of professional DOTA 2 players through the development of a winning mind-set of insights, inspiration, advice and tools; crucial elements that will improve their winning chances in the next tournament. With classes from Monday to Saturday afternoon, the Bootcamp will include programmes such as Personality Test, Scrims / Skirmishes, Post-Game Analysis & Replays, MMR/PUB and a Tournament; all overseen by reputable coaches, the likes of Wilson “ShenGG” Quak, Muhammad “Groov” Yusuf and Kieran “ZergRush” Lam, along with industry experts.As the academy offers programmes that has been endorsed and recognised by experienced players and coaches, it serves as a great platform for Esports enthusiasts in terms of career pathways, giving them the opportunity to look beyond being just professional gamers. Future students will be able to work on their gaming techniques as the bootcamp will aid them in developing soft skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, strategic planning, teamwork, conflict management, communication skills and many more.The Academy of Esports, open to Malaysians as well as international students, is proudly powered by Iskandar Investment Berhad.To find out how you can be a part of this new gaming revolution, check out their website here  Find out more about TAR UC's Info Day here Click here for the YTL Cement Scholarship Fund