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Training Shader Graph - Creating Advanced Visual Effects in Unity

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

On quote$5,775

5 days
Onsite
10 people max.

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Ref: IIC226

10 people max.

On quote$5,775

In-company rate: on quotefrom $10,395 for the whole team

On-site and certification exam on quote

5 days

Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

Without mastery of Shader Graph, Unity developers lose 50% of their time on manually coded shaders, resulting in inferior renders and framerates dropping below 30 FPS on mobile.
Game dev studios report 40% of VFX failures due to unoptimized shaders, costing up to 20k€ per project in rework.
In 2024, 65% of senior Unity job postings require advanced visual skills, sidelining junior profiles.
Each quarter without training widens the competitive gap, risking contract losses for your company.

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Learning objectives

Master Shader Graph to develop professional visual effects in Unity
Design custom shaders optimized for high performance
Implement advanced nodes and dynamic textures in a professional setting
Optimize PBR renders and lighting with Shader Graph certification
Deploy complex shaders in real video game projects
Develop post-processing skills for immersive visuals

Program

Module 1Shader Graph Fundamentals: Architecture and Essential Nodes (Unity, Graph Flows, First Shaders)

Dive into the Unity Shader Graph environment with advanced installation and setup, explore basic nodes to manipulate vertices and fragments, create your first custom shader on a simple 3D model, practical exercises on UV flows and dynamic colors, real-time testing in the Unity editor to visualize immediate impacts, and produce an exportable deliverable ready for professional projects.

Module 2Custom Shader Graph Nodes: Textures and Advanced Manipulations (Sampling, Blending, Masks)

Build complex shaders by integrating procedural textures and dynamic masks using Shader Graph, practice multi-texture sampling for realistic effects like parallax mapping, experiment with advanced blending on concrete procedural terrain cases, optimize performance with real-time previews, develop a metallic shader for a video game asset, and code review with the trainer for enterprise-ready skills.

Module 3PBR Lighting in Shader Graph: Realistic Renders and Shadows (PBR Nodes, Light Functions, GI)

Master PBR nodes in Shader Graph for photorealistic renders, implement custom lighting functions with specular and subsurface scattering on organic models, test Global Illumination interactions in a complete Unity scene, exercises on shaders for characters and environments, fine adjustments for mobile and VR, create a deployable lighting shader portfolio highlighting professional advanced visuals skills.

Module 4Dynamic Effects in Shader Graph: Animations and Post-Processing (Time Nodes, Distortion, Bloom)

Animate your shaders with time-based nodes and distortion in Shader Graph for effects like rippling water or turbulent fire, integrate custom post-processing with bloom and depth of field on immersive scenes, practice smooth transitions for UI and VFX, optimize for high frame rates in live tests, develop an ongoing effect for a game prototype, and share pro techniques to enhance your professional projects.

Module 5Optimization and Deployment in Shader Graph: Performance and Integration (Profiling, SRP, Builds)

Optimize your Shader Graph shaders for production using Unity profiling and variant reduction, integrate with URP/HDRP for modern pipelines, test cross-platform on mobile/PC/VR with advanced debugging, finalize a complete project with professional export and documentation, collective review of enterprise best practices, and gain certifiable skills to excel in Unity visual development.

Evaluation method

Multiple-choice quiz to validate acquired knowledge at the end of the training
Continuous evaluation through practical Shader Graph exercises
Presentation of the ongoing shader project to the trainer

Learning method

Courses led by an active Unity expert trainer
Practical exercises based on real video game cases
Progressive Shader Graph ongoing project over 5 days
Complete course materials provided to each participant

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training Shader Graph - Creating Advanced Visual Effects in Unity 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 Shader Graph - Creating Advanced Visual Effects in Unity 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 Shader Graph - Creating Advanced Visual Effects in Unity 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

Which tools are used in Shader Graph training?+

Hands-on work runs on unity, graph Flows, first Shaders, sampling, blending and masks. Those tools come from the Shader Graph program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.

What can participants do after Shader Graph training?+

They can master Shader Graph to develop professional visual effects in Unity, design custom shaders optimized for high performance and implement advanced nodes and dynamic textures in a professional setting. Those are the stated objectives of the Shader Graph program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

What does the Shader Graph program cover, day by day?+

Day 1: Shader Graph Fundamentals: Architecture and Essential Nodes (Unity, Graph Flows, First Shaders). Day 2: Custom Shader Graph Nodes: Textures and Advanced Manipulations (Sampling, Blending, Masks). Day 3: PBR Lighting in Shader Graph: Realistic Renders and Shadows (PBR Nodes, Light Functions, GI). Day 4: Dynamic Effects in Shader Graph: Animations and Post-Processing (Time Nodes, Distortion, Bloom). Day 5: Optimization and Deployment in Shader Graph: Performance and Integration (Profiling, SRP, Builds). The Shader Graph program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.

How is Shader Graph training assessed?+

Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to validate acquired knowledge at the end of the training, continuous evaluation through practical Shader Graph exercises and presentation of the ongoing shader project to the trainer. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Shader Graph program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Shader Graph training cost per participant?+

Shader Graph 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 Shader Graph training take?+

5 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 Shader Graph 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 Shader Graph training?+

Basic proficiency in Unity, knowledge of materials and procedural shaders.

Is a certificate issued after Shader Graph 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.

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