$12.99
per month
Video
Jun 2025
8hrs 20mins
1st Edition
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Comprehensive coverage of risk management throughout the entire video game development lifecycle
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Practical, real-world applications of risk management tools like Miro
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Case studies and crisis management simulations based on actual video game project challenges
Navigating risk in video game development is essential for project success. This comprehensive course explores the entire risk management lifecycle, from identifying common risks to implementing effective mitigation strategies. You’ll learn the importance of risk management, focusing on challenges like staffing, budget, schedule, and external partnerships. The course covers key stages of implementing risk management, including identifying, assessing, and categorizing risks. Real-world tools like Miro will help you visualize and track risks. Once risks are identified, you'll dive into analysis, assessment, and developing mitigation plans tailored to game development. Special attention is given to Agile and Lean methodologies, and you'll learn how to keep stakeholders informed through risk registers and regular reports. The course also focuses on fostering a proactive risk management culture, crisis management strategies, and learning from case studies and simulations of materialized risks. Additionally, you’ll explore how different stages of the game development lifecycle—from concept to post-release—affect risk management strategies. By the end, you’ll have a thorough understanding of risk management, empowering you to manage risks effectively and ensure project success.
This course is ideal for game developers, project managers, and team leads looking to enhance their understanding of risk management in game development. It is also suitable for those in roles such as QA, product management, and anyone involved in the planning and execution of video game projects. Basic familiarity with game development concepts is recommended but not required.
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Identify and evaluate risks in video game development projects
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Develop effective mitigation strategies for common game development risks
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Create and manage risk registers to track and communicate risks
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Implement Agile and Lean methodologies for risk management
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Foster a proactive risk management culture within a team
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Apply crisis management techniques when risks materialize.