Training Substance Painter - Mastering Professional 3D Texturing

$4,620

  • 4 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: DIA183
10 people max.
$4,620
In-company rate: from $7,865 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
4 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Companies that fail to master Substance Painter lose competitiveness in 3D markets.

  • Studies show that 65% of visual projects demand high-quality textures to retain clients.

  • Without these skills, artists watch their careers stagnate against automated competition.

  • Production delays can cost up to 30% of the project budget.

  • Acting now prevents these risks and secures professional standing.

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

  • Master Substance Painter for realistic textures in professional training
  • Develop advanced texturing skills for enterprise applications
  • Design complex materials using Substance Painter
  • Implement optimized workflows in certified projects
  • Optimize texture production for professional renders
  • Integrate Substance Painter into enterprise creation pipelines

Program

Substance Painter curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days

Module 1 : Theme: Introduction to Substance Painter (interface, layers, projection)

Participants explore the full Substance Painter interface, learn to manage layers and projections on imported 3D models. Practical exercises enable the creation of basic textures on industrial objects, with real-world lighting and rendering cases. Deliverables include a fully textured project ready for export.

Module 2 : Theme: Advanced Materials in Substance Painter (smart materials, masks)

Focus on creating smart materials and procedural masks in Substance Painter. Learners work on enterprise cases with complex models, using painting and filling tools. Exercises include PBR map generation and visual consistency testing, resulting in a textured scene deliverable.

Module 3 : Theme: Professional Substance Painter Workflows (export, integration)

Learning optimized exports and integration into engines such as Unity or Unreal via Substance Painter. Practical sessions on real enterprise projects with resolution and channel adjustments. Participants produce certified assets with iterative feedback and performance optimization.

Module 4 : Theme: Final Substance Painter Projects (optimization, rendering)

Completion of full projects in Substance Painter including multi-layer texturing and final rendering. Application of professional skills on enterprise briefs with group review. Deliverables are textured 3D scenes ready for presentation, consolidating the certified training.

How Substance Painter skills are assessed

  • Daily practical quizzes on Substance Painter tools
  • Final project evaluated by peers and instructor
  • Self-assessment of acquired texturing skills

How the Substance Painter course is taught

  • Instructor-led in-person workshops with Substance Painter
  • Real-world enterprise case studies
  • Personalized feedback each day
  • Post-training digital resources

Substance Painter training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Substance Painter - Mastering Professional 3D Texturing 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 Substance Painter - Mastering Professional 3D Texturing 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 Substance Painter - Mastering Professional 3D Texturing 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

Which tools are used in Substance Painter training?+
Hands-on work runs on interface, layers, projection, smart materials, masks and export. Those tools come from the Substance Painter program itself, delivered on site over 4 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Substance Painter training?+
They can master Substance Painter for realistic textures in professional training, develop advanced texturing skills for enterprise applications and design complex materials using Substance Painter. Those are the stated objectives of the Substance Painter program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Substance Painter program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Theme: Introduction to Substance Painter (interface, layers, projection). Day 2: Theme: Advanced Materials in Substance Painter (smart materials, masks). Day 3: Theme: Professional Substance Painter Workflows (export, integration). Day 4: Theme: Final Substance Painter Projects (optimization, rendering). The Substance Painter program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is Substance Painter training assessed?+
Assessment relies on daily practical quizzes on Substance Painter tools, final project evaluated by peers and instructor and self-assessment of acquired texturing skills. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Substance Painter program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Substance Painter training cost per participant?+
Substance Painter training costs $4,620 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $7,865 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 Substance Painter training take?+
4 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 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 Substance Painter training?+
Basic knowledge of 3D modeling and software such as Photoshop or Maya.
Is a certificate issued after 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 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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