Training Steam SDK - Integrating Steamworks into Your Video Games

$5,775

  • 5 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: TQY567
10 people max.
$5,775
In-company rate: from $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 mastering the Steam SDK, 68% of indie games fail Steam publication, losing 200k€ average potential revenue.

  • Teams spend 45% more time on custom multiplayer, causing 30% beta-tester dropouts.

  • In 2024, 82% of Steam studios require Steamworks, sidelining unqualified profiles and stalling careers.

  • Every launch delay widens the gap with competitors dominating the charts, risking company obsolescence in a 120M active-user 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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Steam SDK training objectives

  • Master Steam SDK integration for professional certifying games
  • Develop multiplayer features with Steamworks Networking
  • Implement Steam authentication, achievements, and leaderboards
  • Configure in-app payments and Steam overlays in a business context
  • Optimize game performance using advanced Steam SDK tools
  • Deploy production-ready Steam applications with certifying skills

Steam SDK curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days

Module 1 : Steam SDK Fundamentals: Installation and Environment Setup (Steamworks, API Keys)

Complete installation of Steam SDK and Steamworks in Unity or Unreal Engine, configuration of API keys and initial authentication, creation of first prototype project integrating Steam client, practical exercises on Steam overlay and basic user stats, local tests with Steam emulator to validate quick integration, production of a functional deliverable with setup documentation for corporate teams.

Module 2 : Steam SDK Multiplayer: Networking and Matchmaking (P2P, Lobbies)

Implementation of Steam SDK networking for secure P2P connections and dynamic lobbies, development of advanced matchmaking with regional filters, exercises on real-time multiplayer sessions in Unity, simulation of cross-platform games with 4-8 virtual players, latency optimization via Steam Datagram Relay, creation of a reusable multiplayer module for professional projects.

Module 3 : Steam SDK Achievements and Leaderboards: Player Engagement (Stats API)

Definition and implementation of progressive achievements via Steam SDK, configuration of global and friends leaderboards with real-time rankings, practical workshops on in-game event triggers, integration into Unreal Blueprints or C# scripts, exhaustive tests with fake Steam accounts, development of a rewards system to boost retention, deliverable: ready-to-deploy achievements pack.

Module 4 : Steam SDK Monetization: Microtransactions and DLC (Inventory Service)

Configuration of Steam Inventory Service for virtual items and secure microtransactions, implementation of DLC via Steam SDK entitlements, exercises on Depot Builder for additional content, management of in-app payments and refunds, simulations of Steam Workshop sales, optimization of purchase flow with asynchronous callbacks, production of a complete, compliant in-game e-commerce system.

Module 5 : Advanced Steam SDK: Deployment and Production Optimization (VAC, Analytics)

Final deployment via Steam Direct with Steam SDK VAC anti-cheat, integration of Steamworks analytics for player metrics, performance optimization via Steam Profiler, exercises on builds and AppID submission, code review with pair-programming on the overarching project, preparation for Steam certification, delivery of deployable portfolio with post-launch monitoring for businesses.

How Steam SDK skills are assessed

  • MCQ to validate Steam SDK knowledge at the end of the training
  • Continuous evaluation through practical multiplayer exercises
  • Project defense on full Steam integration before expert trainer

How the Steam SDK course is taught

  • Training by Steamworks production expert
  • Practical exercises based on real game studio cases
  • Progressive overarching Steam SDK project
  • Complete course materials and Steam resources

Steam SDK training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Steam SDK - Integrating Steamworks into Your Video Games 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 Steam SDK - Integrating Steamworks into Your Video Games 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 Steam SDK - Integrating Steamworks into Your Video Games 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 Steam SDK 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

Steam SDK: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Steam SDK training?+
Hands-on work runs on steamworks, API Keys, p2P, lobbies, stats API and inventory Service. Those tools come from the Steam SDK program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Steam SDK training?+
They can master Steam SDK integration for professional certifying games, develop multiplayer features with Steamworks Networking and implement Steam authentication, achievements, and leaderboards. Those are the stated objectives of the Steam SDK program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Steam SDK program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Steam SDK Fundamentals: Installation and Environment Setup (Steamworks, API Keys). Day 2: Steam SDK Multiplayer: Networking and Matchmaking (P2P, Lobbies). Day 3: Steam SDK Achievements and Leaderboards: Player Engagement (Stats API). Day 4: Steam SDK Monetization: Microtransactions and DLC (Inventory Service). Day 5: Advanced Steam SDK: Deployment and Production Optimization (VAC, Analytics). The Steam SDK program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is Steam SDK training assessed?+
Assessment relies on MCQ to validate Steam SDK knowledge at the end of the training, continuous evaluation through practical multiplayer exercises and project defense on full Steam integration before expert trainer. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Steam SDK program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Steam SDK training cost per participant?+
Steam SDK training costs $5,775 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $10,395 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 Steam SDK 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 Steam SDK 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 Steam SDK training?+
Knowledge of C++ or C#, Unity/Unreal experience, basics of multiplayer development.
Is a certificate issued after Steam SDK 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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