🔧 Tech Skills Classes: Building the Future Through Gaming
At Midlands Gaming Coalition, we believe that gaming is more than just play—it’s a gateway to real-world tech skills that can lead to future careers in IT, engineering, and game development. Our Tech Skills Classes provide hands-on learning experiences that teach participants how to build, troubleshoot, and optimize computers, giving them practical knowledge they can use beyond the game.
From PC building fundamentals to understanding hardware compatibility and system performance, our classes equip participants with the technical skills and confidence to navigate the world of technology, gaming hardware, and IT basics.
💡 Whether you're a first-time builder or looking to expand your knowledge, our classes help you level up for the future! 🚀
Check out our upcoming Tech Skills Classes and start your journey today! 🎮💻
Upcoming Classes
These upcoming classes are set to meet once a week from October 13 & 15 through November 17 & 19, making for a great early Christmas present. Both courses are designed to walk participants through a comprehensive journey through the PC building process, teaching the same core fundamentals. The two courses differ in the system each one builds by the end of the six-week class. As part of the class, we will also be building a PC that will live at the Park to be used in their E-sports Program!
PC Building Basics 1: Raspberry Pi 5 Build
Ages 10–17 (younger builders welcome if parents feel they're ready!)
Kick off your tech journey with the fundamentals of computer hardware and how it all fits together. Participants will explore core building blocks—processors, memory, storage, and connectivity—while learning the "why" behind each component. By the end of the week, you'll put that knowledge into action by building your very own Raspberry Pi 5 (2GB model) from the ground up. It's the perfect low-stakes, high-reward entry point for first-time builders who want a real, working device to show for it!
What’s Included with the Class:
Raspberry Pi 5 2GB Model
Raspberry Pi 5 Case
27w USB-C Power Supply
Micro-HDMI to HDMI Cable
64GB Micro SD Card
Keyboard and Mouse Combo
Game Controller
PC Building Basics 2: Gaming Desktop Build
Ages 13–17 (younger builders welcome if parents feel they're ready!)
Ready to build a full-scale gaming rig? This class covers the same core hardware fundamentals—but scaled up to desktop-level components like GPUs, power supplies, and cooling systems. Participants will learn how to select, assemble, and troubleshoot a complete gaming PC, then install SteamOS to bring it all together. By week's end, you'll walk away with your very own custom-built Steam Machine, ready to play. A great next step for builders looking to level up their skills!
What’s Included with the Class:
AMD Ryzen 5 7600x CPU
AMD Radeon RX 9060XT GPU
16 GB of DDR5 RAM
1 TB NVMe SSD
X870 Motherboard
850 Watt Fully Modular Power Supply
Thermalright Peerless Assassin CPU Cooler
Gaming Keyboard, Mouse and Headset
MSI Pro 24” 1080p 144Hz Monitor
PC Building Class - Ages 18+
Our PC Building Class for Adults (18+) is perfect for anyone who wants to understand how computers work and gain the confidence to build or upgrade their own PC.
PC Building Class - Ages 13-17
This one-day PC Building Class is designed for teens ages 13–17 who are curious about computers and gaming technology. Participants will get hands-on experience learning how a computer is built, what each component does, and how everything works together.
PC Building Class
The Midlands Gaming Coalition is excited to offer a hands-on PC Building Camp designed for youth ages 13–18 who are interested in technology, computers, and STEM learning. Over the course of four days, participants will learn how to assemble a complete computer from the ground up, gaining valuable skills and confidence in hardware, components, and real-world tech problem-solving.
PC Building Camp - Lexington Leisure
Ever wanted to build your own gaming PC from the ground up? At Midlands Gaming Coalition’s PC Building Camp, participants will get hands-on experience assembling a computer while learning how each component works and why it matters.
PC Building Camp - Seven Oaks
Ever wanted to build your own gaming PC from the ground up? At Midlands Gaming Coalition’s PC Building Camp, participants will get hands-on experience assembling a computer while learning how each component works and why it matters.
PC Building Class
Join us for a hands-on PC Building Class where participants will learn the fundamentals of assembling a computer from the ground up! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is designed to give you a complete understanding of how computers work and how to put one together.
PC Building Class
Join us for a hands-on PC Building Class where participants will learn the fundamentals of assembling a computer from the ground up! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is designed to give you a complete understanding of how computers work and how to put one together.