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A 4-week course including weekly training, exercises, live feedback sessions and PLAYABLE demos.

  • Step by step process

    Rewards systems, skill building, interface design, psychology of motivation, replayability… where do we start? At step one, that’s where. The course will take you through the entire process from content mapping to the finishing, polishing touches on presentation.

  • Beyond badges

    This course will fill your design toolbox with tried-and-true motivational mechanics that are proven to be effective. And you’ll learn exactly when to use each one for optimal results in any training situation. That means no more guesswork – you’ll design with confidence.

  • Results-oriented

    Game mechanics must serve your course’s learning objectives, not the other way around. Results are the name of the game. Focus on methods and techniques that smooth the learner’s journey toward acquiring knowledge and building skill, not gimmicky mechanics.

  • Any course, any tool

    No special tools needed! Whether you’re making e-learning or instructor-led training in a classroom, you can apply these design techniques to drive learners and make your training unforgettable.

  • Playable examples

    Play your way through examples in order to gain that gut-level understanding. Then, adapt them to your particular audience, content and setting.

  • To the point

    Your time is valuable, so this course aims to get you to creating gamified training programs, FAST. It focuses on actionable techniques and step-by-step processes to quickly get you designing.

Learn at your pace, with live coaching along the way.

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You will be able to:

  • Turn your content into fun challenges

  • Pique learner curiosity about your content

  • Leverage game mechanics to maximize retention of information

  • Design an effective reward system that optimizes skillbuilding

  • Confidently pick the best game mechanics for your audience and content

  • Apply the right tool to fix spikes in difficulty or dips in learner motivation

  • Avoid mechanics that feel gimmicky

  • Reduce the learner’s cognitive load

The skinny

  • Format

    This is a hybrid course. That means every week, you get lessons, as well as an accompanying workbook, exercises and playable demos to work through at your own pace. Later in the week, join us for live discussion, review, feedback and Q&A.

  • Audience

    This course is designed for instructional designers, teachers and trainers. It is specifically aimed at teaching how to use gamification in training programs to facilitate the attainment of learning objectives.

  • Tools

    The techniques shown in this course work with any tool you use to build your course, from pen and paper or Powerpoint for classroom games to gamified e-learning programs made with Storyline, Captivate or any other authoring tool.

  • Duration

    Fundamentals of Gamification lasts four weeks. Each week, you will receive the weekly course content (45-60 minutes of instruction, weekly exercises/workbook/playable demos) plus an optional 45-minute live session with the instructor for feedback and Q&A.

  • Community

    Got questions? Need inspiration, feedback, or just need to share your achievements? Your fellow students are there for you. By enrolling, you’ll get access to an exclusive community. Share your great ideas!

  • Applications

    The principles taught in this course apply to any form of training. Whether you are a classroom educator or an e-learning developer, you’ll be able to leverage the power of gamification in your own courses.

FAQ

  • Will I have contact with the instructor?

    Yes! Each week, you’ll have access to a live, instructor-led coaching and Q&A session (in case you have questions after doing the week’s work).

  • Is there a money-back guarantee?

    Yes! If the course doesn’t work for you, you have 14 days to request your money back. Although our students have loved the course so far we want to make sure you get value for your money and find the class helpful.

  • Will I be graded on the exercises?

    No. The workbook/exercises are designed to facilitate your brainstorming and design process, not to evaluate your work. You will be invited to upload your work to your student group for feedback, but doing so is optional.

  • How long will I have access to the materials for?

    Workbooks and any bonus cheat sheets are downloadable, so you can keep them forever! Enrollment includes access to all other materials (class recordings, community access, etc) for three months.

Hi, I'm Marie-Jo

Instructor bio

My professional background combines 10 years of experience in training and 10 years in game design. As a videogame producer (Iron Man, Happy Feet, Driver San Francisco, Avatar, WatchDogs), I developed engaging interactive games for media giants such as Disney, Marvel, Ubisoft, Sega and Warner. As an instructional designer, I created and implemented custom training programs with major companies on three continents. Since 2014, I have been using my background in instructional design and game production to help you leverage game mechanics in your own training programs. By applying techniques used in the entertainment industry, you will boost your training's effectiveness, making the learning process interesting and fun, and promoting retention and skillbuilding.

Marie-Jo Leroux

Specialist - Gamification of Training

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