Training: Mastering Substance Painter - Complete 3D Texture Creation

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: DLH250
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 mastering Substance Painter, your 3D textures lack realism and optimization, sabotaging the overall quality of your assets.

  • Game artists and modelers waste an average of 40% of their time on unnecessary retouches, equaling 5 000 € per project in billable hours lost.

  • 75% of VFX or game renders are rejected in review for texturing defects, exposing studios and freelancers to the loss of major contracts and a tarnished reputation.

  • Every month without advanced expertise widens the gap with the competition, threatening your career in an ultra-competitive market.

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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Substance Painter training objectives

  • Understand the modern 3D texturing workflow with Substance Painter
  • Import and organize 3D models in Substance Painter
  • Create and manage advanced PBR materials
  • Use and customize brushes and texturing tools
  • Master texture export for different rendering engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, V-Ray, Arnold etc.)
  • Optimize the workflow for professional production

Program

Substance Painter curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Introduction to Substance Painter and the PBR Pipeline

Discovery of the interface, understanding of texturing fundamentals, presentation of PBR materials, project organization, importing 3D models, UV management, first steps with brushes and layers. Hands-on exercises with simple objects.

Module 2 : Creating Advanced Textures and Masking Tools

Use of advanced painting tools, masking and layers, creating complex materials, generators and procedural effects, creating details with smart materials, stamping and alphas, working on map coherence (albedo, roughness, metallic, normal, AO). Application to a complex asset (props, weapons, characters).

Module 3 : Export, Integration, and Workflow Optimization

Export configuration, preset management, adapting textures to production rendering engines (Unity, Unreal Engine, V-Ray…), tips to avoid common errors, baking automation, presentation of complementary tools (Substance Share, Bridge). Tips for organizing material libraries and optimizing final render. Practical case study: complete texturing of a stylized/realistic scene or character.

How Substance Painter skills are assessed

  • MCQ at the end of the training based on the interface and PBR concepts
  • Continuous evaluations: corrected exercises at each step
  • Presentation of a final textured and exported project

How the Substance Painter course is taught

  • Detailed courses with step-by-step demonstrations
  • Individually supervised practical sessions
  • Analysis of professional projects
  • Provision of assets and textures for training
  • Digital course materials provided to participants

Substance Painter training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering Substance Painter - Complete 3D Texture Creation 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 Substance Painter - Complete 3D Texture Creation 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 Substance Painter - Complete 3D Texture Creation 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 Substance Painter 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

Substance Painter: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering Substance Painter training?+
They can understand the modern 3D texturing workflow with Substance Painter, import and organize 3D models in Substance Painter and create and manage advanced PBR materials. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering Substance Painter program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering Substance Painter program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction to Substance Painter and the PBR Pipeline. Day 2: Creating Advanced Textures and Masking Tools. Day 3: Export, Integration, and Workflow Optimization. The Training: Mastering Substance Painter program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering Substance Painter training assessed?+
Assessment relies on MCQ at the end of the training based on the interface and PBR concepts, continuous evaluations: corrected exercises at each step and presentation of a final textured and exported project. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering Substance Painter program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering Substance Painter training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering Substance Painter 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 Substance Painter 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 Substance Painter 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 Substance Painter training?+
Basic knowledge in 3D modeling (Blender, Maya or 3ds Max) and computing.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering Substance Painter 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 Substance Painter 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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