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Learn the art of Game Production from a AAA Game Producer of games you've actually played!

AAA Game Producer: Console, PC & Mobile

Andy Johnson

Pokémon | Minecraft | King | Disney | WB Games | THQ | Eidos | Sega | Stoic

GP16: Cohort 9 - Spring 2026

GP17: Cohort 10 - Summer 1 2026

Get the Maven Game Production certification, and show what you know!🚨 We are enrolling students now in our April cohort, the next cohort will be in summer. 🚨🕹️ ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Andy Johnson is a premier AAA and Indie Game Producer who has worked on some of the biggest games - Minecraft, advised on Candy Crush, supported the launch of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, developed Disney Pixar’s Cars and The Banner Saga trilogy.Andy created this course to share the production fundamentals rarely taught inside studios - designed for the next generation of Game Producers.🎮 ABOUT THE COURSE Alumni work at Microsoft &amp; Halo Studios, Activision Blizzard, EA, Ubisoft, Riot Games, Tencent, Pokémon, Apple, Sega, and more.With a 4.9★ rating, this pioneering live Game Production course has over 600 students.You’ll learn battle-tested studio processes through hands-on assignments that simulate real production challenges.Join Andy and industry expert guest speakers from Bungie, King, Amazon Games and NCSoft.No prior game experience required.By the end, you’ll be thinking and talking like a Game Producer.

The Game Production course Game Studios trust!

Design a Development team to build a game

Build a Game Development Roadmap

Learn Agile and Scrum hacks for real world Game Development

Gain rare industry insight from professionals, and accelerate your networking

Create a Game Production Portfolio piece

Game Producers need to play games, they need to talk to developers about core features, what makes a good game versus a poor game.

A passion for Video Games

Game Producers are not Designers, Artists or Engineers, we however do need a base level understanding of what is required to build a game.

Understanding of Game Development

Game Producers are always learning, we need to look at a problem and work through it with our team toward a solution.

A Growth Mindset

Early Career Producers ﻿who want to level up their skills to gain promotion

Lateral Moverslooking to transition into Game Development

Indie Developers who want AAA insight and proven processes

A tutor who's supported Minecraft and Candy Crush!

AAA & Indie on PC, Console, & Mobile F2P

The Walt Disney Company

Pokémon

Minecraft

Activision Blizzard

Andy Johnson, Game Production

Andy has built out Live Service organizations supporting major game releases.

Fall 2025

Cohort 3 - Spring 2026

From the creator of Maven’s original live-format Game Production course (★4.9, over 600 students).Andy Johnson has led Live Service teams and launches at Pokémon, Minecraft, Disney, King (Activision Blizzard), Digital Extremes, WB Games, THQ, Stoic, and more.What This Course Is A practical, production-first course for producers and developers working on - or moving into - Live Service games. You’ll learn how LiveOps actually works in real studios, and leave with repeatable systems you can apply immediately.🎮 Course Format<ul><li>26 lessons · over 5 hours of video content!</li><li>3 live classes with Andy</li><li>Interactive WarRoom simulator where your choices matter</li><li>Downloadable Live Service cheat sheets</li><li>Private cohort Discord </li><li>Join the Alumni network</li></ul>🚀 What You’ll Be Able to Do<ul><li>Understand the Live Service Producer role</li><li>Build scalable LiveOps release workflows</li><li>Run a WarRoom and coordinate across teams</li><li>Create a release playbook for your studio</li><li>Avoid common Live Service failure patterns</li></ul>✅ Why This Course Most teams learn LiveOps the hard way. This course compresses over a decade of real-world experience into practical guidance you can use on your next release—whether you’re at a studio or running an indie live game.

Learn Live Service Game Production from a Battle-Tested Expert!

Understand the role of a Live Service Producer

Build Repeatable LiveOps Release Workflows

Run a WarRoom and Coordinate Across Teams

Design a Release Playbook for Your Studio

Avoid Common Live Service Failure Points

Apply LiveOps Tools and Frameworks Immediately

This course assumes knowledge of Game Production principals, from a development studio, college or course.

Game Production Principals

Game ProducersGrowing into a Live Service role and need experience for your next role

Lateral MoversNeed foundational&nbsp;knowledge of Live Services to help transition into a Game Development

Indie Developers Who want to better understand Live Service support your game release

Overcome Your Job Search Villains to Find Joy In the Job Search

Language and Mindset Coach

Jade Arthur

5+ years of language instruction, across ACT, ESL, and Career Coaching.

Cohort 2

Cohort 3

Job Search Joy is a language-first job search program for graduates and experienced professionals pivoting into the game industry.When you’re pivoting into gaming, it’s easy to question whether your experience really counts.You might find yourself thinking:“My experience sounds impressive in other industries, but not in gaming.” “I don’t know how recruiters evaluate someone like me.” “I’ve done real work—but I don’t know how to make it count here.”Limited gaming experience doesn’t mean limited value. It means unclear positioning.If you have a track record in gaming, including volunteering, projects, or adjacent industries—but struggle to translate that for gaming roles, this course is designed for you.Instead of grinding through job boards, you’ll sharpen your existing pivot by clearly articulating your value and aligning your work with studio needs.Through reflective exercises and live group calls, you’ll face the hidden “villains” that blur your message while repositioning non-gaming experience as credible industry value.By the end, you’ll be able to navigate a volatile hiring market with intention, clarity, and JOY built into the journey.

Navigate the Game Industry Job Market by Translating Your Pivot in 4 Weeks!

Turn Job Search Friction into Clear, Actionable Challenges

Translate Your Experience into a Powerful Game-Industry UVP

Stay Consistent and Focused During a Competitive Hiring Market

Build a Sustainable Job Search Without Burning Out

You should have at least a robust portfolio that shows off your best skills in your particular role.

Need a Strong Portfolio

This course is for professionals pivoting into gaming who need to translate past experience, whether educational or professional.

Actively Pivoting into the Gaming Industry

A strong command of English is required to work with nuance, positioning, and industry-specific language.

Strong English Proficiency (C1 minimum)

Job Seekers interested in Gaming Industry Roles

2D/3D Artists, Game Designers, Narrative Designers, and other creative roles

Those who are ready to treat their job search like a strategic game rather than a frustrating cycle.

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