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Training: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step

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

On quote$2,310

2 days
Onsite
8 people max.

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Ref: NYS641

8 people max.

On quote$2,310

In-company rate: on quotefrom $4,190 for the whole team

On-site and certification exam on quote

2 days

Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

Without mastering RPG Maker, 80% of beginners abandon their first video game after 100 to 200 hours wasted on frustrating trial and error and technical mistakes.
Every unfinished project costs dearly: missed opportunities on itch.io or Steam, where a simple game generates an average of 3,000 to 10,000 € for skilled creators, leaving your ideas unsellable.
For enthusiasts, teachers, or indie creators, this sabotages your portfolio, stalls engaging educational projects, and exposes you to fierce competition that is already monetizing.
Every month without skills widens the gap: turn this loss into an advantage before it is too late.

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Learning objectives

Discover the interface and features of RPG Maker
Create a 2D RPG-type video game project
Master the creation of maps, characters, and events
Manage the basics of interactive storytelling and game design
Export a playable game to different platforms

Program

Module 1Discovery and Fundamentals of RPG Maker

Presentation of RPG Maker and its versions, general interface, quick hands-on, overview of the map editor, creation of the first project, basic graphic resources, import/export of assets, creation of the first map, project saving.

Module 2Creating Environments and Managing Resources

Mapping techniques: terrains, obstacles, transitions, level management, adding NPCs, introduction to tilesets, music and sound ambiance, resource bank management, graphic optimization, first simple animations, design of several environments (village, forest, dungeon).

Module 3Introduction to Storytelling and Interactive Events

Creation of playable and non-playable characters, dialogue systems, introduction to variables and switches, implementation of simple quests, staging, standard event scripts, multiple choices and consequences, methods for chaining scenes and dialogues.

Module 4Game Design: Combat, Items, and Progression

Creation of basic combat systems, enemy management, skills and items, balancing statistics, reward assignment, player progression, inventory management, gameplay balancing and testing, integration of checkpoints and saves.

Module 5Finalization, Testing, and Project Export

Project verification and debugging, user testing and feedback, improving playability, performance optimization, menu customization, export preparation (Windows, Mac, web), creation of an executable, game distribution, tips for further learning and integrating new scripts/plugins.

Evaluation method

Creation of a mini-game at the end of the training
Continuous evaluation through practical workshops
Individual oral presentation of the completed project

Learning method

Guided real-time demonstrations
Practical exercises at each step
Supporting documents and downloadable tutorials
Access to a private forum for participant exchanges

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step 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: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step 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: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step 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: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step training?+

They can discover the interface and features of RPG Maker, create a 2D RPG-type video game project and master the creation of maps, characters, and events. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

What does the Training: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step program cover, day by day?+

Day 1: Discovery and Fundamentals of RPG Maker. Day 2: Creating Environments and Managing Resources. Day 3: Introduction to Storytelling and Interactive Events. Day 4: Game Design: Combat, Items, and Progression. Day 5: Finalization, Testing, and Project Export. The Training: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step program runs over 2 days, delivered on site.

How is Training: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step training assessed?+

Assessment relies on creation of a mini-game at the end of the training, continuous evaluation through practical workshops and individual oral presentation of the completed project. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Training: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step training cost per participant?+

Training: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step 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: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step training take?+

2 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: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step 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: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step training?+

Basic computer skills (Windows or Mac), RPG Maker installed (trial version or license).

Is a certificate issued after Training: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step 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: Getting Started with RPG Maker: Create Your First Video Game Step by Step 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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