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Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 - Complete
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Learning objectives
- Understand the concept of the PICO-8 fantasy console and its development environment
- Master the Lua language and PICO-8 specifics for game creation
- Create graphics, music and sounds in 8-bit pixel art style
- Develop a complete game, from prototype to online sharing
Program
Module 1Discovery of PICO-8 and Hands-On Introduction
Presentation of the PICO-8 fantasy console, installation and exploration of the interface. Introduction to Lua: variables, loops, simple functions. First interaction with the sprite editor to create initial pixel art graphics. Creation of small scripts to manipulate the screen and display objects. Use of the PICO-8 terminal and initial commands.
Module 2Basic Programming and Visual Creation
Deepening Lua applied to PICO-8: conditional logic, tables, first user interactions. Creation of animated sprites, color palette manipulation and tileset concepts. Introduction to the map editor for designing levels. Examples of small interactive projects: score display, basic movements. Structuring a simple game project.
Module 3Sounds, Game Engine and Project Sharing
Creating 8-bit music and sound effects with the integrated sound editor. Programming the fundamental principles of a PICO-8 game engine: collisions, state management, main loop (update/draw), player interactions. Finalizing the prototype, adding visual and sound effects. Export and sharing a cartridge (.p8.png), publishing on Lexaloffle and itch.io. Tips for continuing learning and joining the PICO-8 community.
Evaluation method
- Knowledge validation MCQ at the end of the training
- Practical exercises: mini-projects evaluated at the end of each day
- Presentation of a final PICO-8 game project
Learning method
- Interactive demos and guided demonstrations
- Progressive practical exercises on each module
- Supervised creation workshop in small groups
- PDF support, video tutorials and example cartridges provided
Methods, materials and delivery
The Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 - Complete program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.
The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.
Equipment required
For the smooth delivery of the Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 - Complete program, the following equipment is required:
- Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
- Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
- Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
- Post-training access to materials and educational resources
For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.
* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program
Skills assessment methods
Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 - Complete program is performed through:
- During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
- End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
- After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills
Program accessibility
Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.
Enrollment terms and lead times
Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.
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Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.
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You meet the trainer beforehand
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- Live briefing on goals and team context.
- Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Content tailored to your context
No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.
- Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
- Program co-written then validated by your team.
Continuous quality follow-up
Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.
- NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
- Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.
A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.
Our social commitment
A school kit donated to a child for every training booked
To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.
- Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
- Distributed through our partner charities
- Included, at no extra cost to you
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What can participants do after Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 training?+
They can understand the concept of the PICO-8 fantasy console and its development environment, master the Lua language and PICO-8 specifics for game creation and create graphics, music and sounds in 8-bit pixel art style. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Discovery of PICO-8 and Hands-On Introduction. Day 2: Basic Programming and Visual Creation. Day 3: Sounds, Game Engine and Project Sharing. The Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 training assessed?+
Assessment relies on knowledge validation MCQ at the end of the training, practical exercises: mini-projects evaluated at the end of each day and presentation of a final PICO-8 game project. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 training cost per participant?+
Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 training is priced on quote. The amount depends on headcount, format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team. A detailed quote is sent within one business day, and team pricing covers the whole group from the second participant.
How long does Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 training take?+
3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 training?+
No technical prerequisites, simple curiosity for video games or programming.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Training: Creating Your First Video Game with PICO-8 training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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