Unlock the multi-billion-dollar world of competitive gaming with Esports 101: An Introduction. Led by global industry pioneers, this foundational course explores history, modern market trends, the Olympic movement, pro-gamer neurobiology, and how the esports ecosystem acts as a powerful engine for diversity and socioeconomic mobility across the globe and in Africa.
Welcome to the definitive launchpad for your career in competitive gaming. Esports 101 – An Introduction is an industry-focused course designed by the Inclusive Sport Lab to transition your understanding of gaming from a casual hobby into a thriving professional asset.
Led by chief instructor Sayo Owolabi—Secretary General of the Africa Esports Development Federation (AEDF) and Founder of the Lagos Esports Forum—this course bridges high-level corporate strategy with grassroots community building. Whether you are an aspiring player, digital marketer, brand manager, or sports administrator, you will discover how esports serves as a life-changing vehicle for youth empowerment, job creation, and international cooperation.
By the end of this introductory programme, students and professionals will be equipped to:
Trace the Timeline: Describe the evolution of esports from grassroots arcade competitions to sold-out global arenas.
Analyse the Market: Identify current growth trends across both the global and African esports landscapes, highlighting how Africa leverages mobile gaming to bypass traditional infrastructure barriers.
Connect to the Olympics: Deeply understand the framework of the Olympic Esports Games and the accelerating movement toward digital physical sports.
Deconstruct Player Performance: Explain the high-level mental, cognitive, and neurobiological demands required of elite competitive gamers.
Promote Inclusivity: Champion the vital role of women and underrepresented groups in shaping leadership and safe environments in gaming.
Recognise Real-World Impact: Leverage the esports boom for real-world career tracks, economic empowerment, and digital infrastructure innovation.
Welcome to the definitive launchpad for your career in competitive gaming. Esports 101 - An Introduction is an industry-focused course designed by the Inclusive Sport Lab to transition your understanding of gaming from a casual hobby into a thriving professional asset.
Led by chief instructor Sayo Owolabi—Secretary General of the Africa Esports Development Federation (AEDF) and Founder of the Lagos Esports Forum—this course bridges high-level corporate strategy with grassroots community building. Whether you are an aspiring player, digital marketer, brand manager, or sports administrator, you will discover how esports serves as a life-changing vehicle for youth empowerment, job creation, and international cooperation.
By the end of this introductory programme, students and professionals will be equipped to:
Trace the Timeline: Describe the evolution of esports from grassroots arcade competitions to sold-out global arenas.
Analyse the Market: Identify current growth trends across both the global and African esports landscapes, highlighting how Africa leverages mobile gaming to bypass traditional infrastructure barriers.
Connect to the Olympics: Deeply understand the framework of the Olympic Esports Games and the accelerating movement toward digital physical sports.
Deconstruct Player Performance: Explain the high-level mental, cognitive, and neurobiological demands required of elite competitive gamers.
Promote Inclusivity: Champion the vital role of women and underrepresented groups in shaping leadership and safe environments in gaming.
Recognise Real-World Impact: Leverage the esports boom for real-world career tracks, economic empowerment, and digital infrastructure innovation.
