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Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export

Course created on July 27, 2026Updated on October 5, 2026

On quote$3,465

3 days
Onsite
8 people max.

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Ref: YDT631

8 people max.

On quote$3,465

In-company rate: on quotefrom $6,290 for the whole team

On-site and certification exam on quote

3 days

Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

Without mastery of 2D animation with DragonBones, your video game projects stall in endless iterations and failed exports.
Animators lose an average of 35% of their time on technical corrections, or 150 hours per month per team, inflating budgets by 8 000 € per prototype.
65% of independent studios miss their deadlines because of poorly optimized 2D animations, exposing them to lost contracts and collapsing profitability.
Every quarter without these advanced skills threatens your career and your company's future against hyper-responsive competitors.

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Learning objectives

Discover DragonBones and its interface
Create skeletons and prepare assets for 2D animation
Create complex animations using the skeletal system
Use mesh, deformers, and advanced constraints
Export animations for different game engines (Unity, Cocos2d, etc.)
Optimize workflow for interactive content production

Program

Module 1Introduction and Fundamentals of DragonBones

General presentation of 2D animation software, installation and setup of DragonBones. Interface tour, project management, and asset import. Understanding skeletal animation and preparing graphic cutouts.

Module 2Creating Armatures and First Rigs

Structuring armatures: adding bones, hierarchy, pivot and attachment point management. Rigging techniques: precise placement, simple constraints. Creating first animations: translation, rotation, scale. Practical exercises.

Module 3Advanced Animation and Workflow Optimization

Animation by interpolation, keyframes, fine adjustments. Use of advanced tools: mesh (texture deformation), IK constraints, slot/attachment, multiple skins management. Preparing complex cycles (walk, run, idle, etc.), feedback on optimization and compatibility. Exporting projects to different engines (Unity, Cocos2d, Starling). Tips for efficient production.

Evaluation method

Multiple-choice quizzes at the end of each day
Completion of a complete 2D animation project at the end of the training
Continuous evaluation through applied exercises

Learning method

Courses via videoconference with commented demonstrations
Individual hands-on practice with the software and support
Numerous practical cases (characters, interfaces, FX)
Provision of course materials and example files

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export 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: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export 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.

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Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export 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.

The Learni story

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.

Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.

Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

Live briefing on goals and team context.
Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

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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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export training?+

They can discover DragonBones and its interface, create skeletons and prepare assets for 2D animation and create complex animations using the skeletal system. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

What does the Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export program cover, day by day?+

Day 1: Introduction and Fundamentals of DragonBones. Day 2: Creating Armatures and First Rigs. Day 3: Advanced Animation and Workflow Optimization. The Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.

How is Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export training assessed?+

Assessment relies on multiple-choice quizzes at the end of each day, completion of a complete 2D animation project at the end of the training and continuous evaluation through applied exercises. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export training cost per participant?+

Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export 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.Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export training costs $3,465 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $6,290 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.

How long does Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export 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: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export 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: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export training?+

Proficiency with computers, basic knowledge of a graphics software (Photoshop, Krita, etc.).

Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export 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: Mastering 2D Animation with DragonBones: From Getting Started to Export 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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