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Training: Mastering the Creation and Participation in a Game Jam: Techniques and Tips for Success
Learning objectives
- Discover the concept and challenges of a Game Jam
- Learn to work in a team on a time-limited video game project
- Optimize time and resource management during a Game Jam
- Develop a playable game prototype in limited time
- Get initiated to essential roles: code, graphics, sound, project management
- Acquire tips to make a project polished, original, and attractive
- Understand success criteria and tools for presenting your creation
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.
Don't let this gap widen
Why this program matters
Without this upskilling, your team accumulates a technological gap that translates directly into productivity loss.
Organizations that don't train their talents on key topics see their competitiveness drop.
Every quarter without training is a gap widening with competitors who invest.
The cost of inaction quickly exceeds that of well-targeted training.
Program
Module 1Introduction to Game Jams & Team Preparation
History, formats of Game Jams (Ludum Dare, Global Game Jam, etc.), values, and collaborative spirit. Formation of fictional teams, role identification, brainstorming methodologies. Introduction to typical constraints (themes, duration, technical limits). Tips for logistical and mental preparation before the jam.
Module 2Project Management, Rapid Prototyping, and Collaborative Workflow
Workshops on time management, functional breakdown, priority management, technology choices adapted to the time limit. Collaborative tools (Trello, Discord, Google Drive, Git versioning), rapid prototyping techniques, and agile methods. Task allocation, scope management, and handling unexpected issues. Practical exercises: starting a prototype with real jam constraints.
Module 3Production, Finalization, and Submission of a Game Jam Game
Techniques for integrating assets (graphics, sound), short testing loops, rapid iterations. Finalizing the pitch, creating the presentation page and trailer. Tips for communicating about the project. Success criteria, stress management. Post-mortem: analysis of failures and highlighting successes. Advice on leveraging the Game Jam experience for your portfolio or future career.
Evaluation method
- Participation in a simulated team project during the training
- End-of-training quiz on essential concepts
- Oral presentation of the project created under real conditions
Learning method
- Practical workshops in small groups
- Case studies on famous jams
- Personalized feedback from a specialist trainer and mentors
- Digital learning materials to keep
Methods, materials and delivery
The Training: Mastering the Creation and Participation in a Game Jam: Techniques and Tips for Success 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 the Creation and Participation in a Game Jam: Techniques and Tips for Success 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: Mastering the Creation and Participation in a Game Jam: Techniques and Tips for Success 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.
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.
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.
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.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Training: Mastering the Creation and Participation in a Game Jam: Techniques and Tips for Success training cost?+
The individual price is $3,465 (USD). A detailed quote is sent within one business day.
How long is the Training: Mastering the Creation and Participation in a Game Jam: Techniques and Tips for Success training?+
The training lasts 3 journées, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices.
How is this training paid for?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company (L&D or training budget). We invoice in US dollars and accept bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
Are there any prerequisites?+
Basic knowledge of video game development (tool of choice: Unity, Godot, Unreal Engine, etc.) and an appetite for teamwork.
Is a certificate delivered at the end?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report.
Does Learni provide the equipment?+
No. A computer and stable internet connection are required for the participant. Learni provides the educational platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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