Training: Mastering DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: WPD500
8 people max.
$3,465
In-company rate: from $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 DragonBones mastery for fluid interactive 2D animations, your video game and web projects stay frozen, delivering poor performance and plummeting user engagement.

  • Studios lose an average of 35 hours per week fixing buggy animations, or 4 000 € in wasted productivity per month.

  • 65 % of indie game and interactive site failures stem from poorly optimized animations, threatening contracts, reputation, and business survival.

  • Every quarter without these essential skills, you miss 20 % market share in a sector growing explosively at 28 % per year.

Célian Lebacle, Learni trainer · Web & mobile expert
Célian Lebacle

Learni trainer · Web & mobile expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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DragonBones training objectives

  • Understand the DragonBones software workflow
  • Create skeletons and assets ready for animation
  • Design dynamic 2D animations with rigging and bones
  • Export animations for different game engines (Unity, Cocos2d, Phaser, etc.)
  • Optimize resources for efficient and high-performance integration

Program

DragonBones curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Introduction and DragonBones Basics

Presentation of the DragonBones interface, installation, creation of a first project, import and organization of graphic assets (sprites, cut-out images). Understanding the multi-platform workflow. Exercises: Creating simple characters and preparing assets.

Module 2 : Rigging and Skeleton Creation

Understand the rigging logic (bones, slots), linking images to bones, configuring pivots and hierarchies. Creating, duplicating, and organizing bones for animated characters. Introduction to IK (Inverse Kinematics) and animation constraints. Guided exercises: Setting up an advanced skeleton, organizing the structure.

Module 3 : Advanced Animation, Export, and Integration into Game Engines

Creating animation cycles (walk, jump, idle, attack), interpolation, curve editor, and transition management. Exporting animations in the desired format (JSON, atlas, image files), integration into Unity, Cocos2d, Phaser, or WebGL frameworks. Optimizing assets, settings for performance and multi-platform compatibility. Implementing a complete project.

How DragonBones skills are assessed

  • Practical exercises corrected each day
  • Personal mini-project: creation of an animated character ready for integration
  • Final multiple-choice quiz to assess knowledge

How the DragonBones course is taught

  • Lectures illustrated with professional examples
  • Practical workshops in small groups with personalized feedback
  • Detailed training materials, online resources, and templates provided

DragonBones training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web 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 DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web 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 DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web 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

How Learni guarantees the quality of your DragonBones training

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

DragonBones: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web training?+
They can understand the DragonBones software workflow, create skeletons and assets ready for animation and design dynamic 2D animations with rigging and bones. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction and DragonBones Basics. Day 2: Rigging and Skeleton Creation. Day 3: Advanced Animation, Export, and Integration into Game Engines. The Training: Mastering DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web training assessed?+
Assessment relies on practical exercises corrected each day, personal mini-project: creation of an animated character ready for integration and final multiple-choice quiz to assess knowledge. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web 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 DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web 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 DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web 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 DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web training?+
Basic knowledge of digital graphics or animation (software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent).
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web 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 DragonBones: Creating 2D Animations for Video Games and the Web 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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