Level 1 Virtual Gamification Surveyor Certification
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Equip yourself with the current best-practices in Talent Development to enhance your career.
Soon, you'll be creating and delivering programs that not only engage learners, but you'll also be able to show a clear Return on Investment.
From Our Students. Real Stories. Real Results.
Linmin (Michelle) Zhang
Leadership Consultant
The Gamification Surveyor program (Level 1) was the key that unlocked a world of wonder for me. I appreciated the structured journey it provided, guiding me through the design and preparation of my gamified learning program step by step. The simplicity and clarity of the process were remarkable.
J. Paul Johnson
Marine Corps Center for Learning
And Faculty Development
Thanks Monica! I appreciate the feedback [on the Level 1 project] and am excited about the Level 2 Certification. I will keep you and the team updated on how I use the skills you provided me to create engaging learning experiences for our Marines and Sailors.
Valorie Bellamy
Learning and Development, Sr. Manager
Monica!!!! Thank you sooooo much. I am so excited. After this event I feel like something has been awakened in me. I absolutely plan to continue with Level 2 and 3. I can’t thank you and the Sententia team enough for this transformative, life-shifting experience..
Gamification Surveyor Certification (Level 1)
A practical, proven framework to transform dull content into dynamic learning experiences—no coding required.
Earn 6 recertification credits with SHRM, HRCI, and ATD.
Engage learners. Prove impact. Design training they’ll remember.
Tired of disengaged learners and forgettable content?
If you’re an instructional designer, eLearning developer, or corporate trainer, you’ve likely faced one (or more) of these challenges:
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Learners who click through content without retaining anything
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Training programs that check boxes but don’t drive behavior change
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Pressure to prove ROI—but no tools to measure real engagement
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Outdated or dry content that doesn’t reflect your creativity
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Limited professional development options with actual hands-on application
Sound familiar?
The Gamification Surveyor Certification is designed to help you solve those challenges—with a practical, proven framework you can apply immediately.Â
What You’ll Learn
This 6-hour live online certification walks you through our 5-Quest Pirate Tales framework—a codified, step-by-step model for designing engaging, gamified learning experiences.
By the end of this course, you’ll know how to:
âś” Apply game mechanics like levels, boosters, and challenges
âś” Use narrative, feedback loops, and behavioral psychology to drive engagement
âś” Design experiences that increase motivation and learner satisfaction
âś” Build programs that support both learning AND business goals
 Who This Is For
âś… Instructional designers
âś… eLearning developers
âś… HR and talent development professionals
âś… Trainers and facilitators
âś… Professors and adult educators
âś… Anyone responsible for designing learning experiences that need to engage and deliver results
No prior gamification experience required. No coding skills needed.
What You’ll Walk Away With
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A completed Level 1 gamified training design (your project submission)
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The Sententia Gamification Surveyor digital badge via Sertifier
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A reusable framework you can apply to any training format
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6 recertification credits (ATD, SHRM, HRCI approved)
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Fresh creative confidence—and a new edge in your professional toolkit
Why This Works
We don’t teach gamification theory and leave you hanging. You’ll apply what you learn using real-world case studies and walk away with a ready-to-present design—plus feedback from a certified Sententia facilitator.
“This is not a credential mill. It’s real work, real feedback, and real results.”
— Keith Lillico, Associate Director Global Learning Development, Merck
Are you ready to set sail for your Gamification Adventure?
Gamification can make learners more enthusiastic about learning and employees more engaged with their workplace.
The concept is simple… create a course just like you would a game, with an intriguing storyline, stunning graphics coupled with drop-dead aesthetics, then add gameplay elements like obstacles, levels, unlocks, boosters, and rewards. As your learners overcome obstacles, achieve level ups, and unlock boosters, they’ll be learning and testing their skills. Throw in some in-game currency and your learners will be hooked on learning and earning as the feel-good hormones of dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin are released.
From Our Students. Real Stories. Real Results.
Andrea Krafft
Instructional Designer
I recently completed my Level 1 Gamification Surveyor Certification at Sententia, creatively designing a Slack training plan inspired by The Odyssey. Excited for continued learning in Level 2!
Julie Nguyen, EdD
Director of Student Career Development
I enthusiastically give this program 5 stars and highly recommend it! As someone working in higher education who was familiar with gamification principles, Level 1 provided me with a treasure trove of new insights into designing gamified learning programs. The content delivery was exceptionally enjoyable and engaging. Each four-hour session flew by, thanks to our instructors and fellow learners who fostered an interactive, inclusive, and supportive environment..
Vinay (ವಿನಯ) K
Instructional DesignerÂ
Thank you for a great course. It was wonderfully engaging presenters with lots of opportunities to ask questions, interactive sessions and talk about real life examples which all made for a really enjoyable and informative course.
Level 1 Gamification Certification Overview
Here's the details...
Online Level 1 Certifications are held four to six times per year.Â
Cost: To be certified as a Gamification Surveyor (Level 1), your tuition is $357, which includes the virtual course and all materials.
NEW DATES: Online Instructor Led SUMMER SCHOOL June 19 and 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time both days
Session recordings:Â Â All sessions are recorded and available for download.
Approximate Time Commitment:Â 8 hours online vILT; 2 hours independent studyÂ
Materials Provided: Pirate Tales Gamified Learning Treasure Map, Gamification Design Document (a template you can use again and again), Designers Playbook - a reusable reference tool, Deliberate Fun 199 Game Mechanics and 16 Motivators Starter Card Set in digital format, Totally Awesome Training eBook, individual and guild challenges, missions, and quests.Â
Method of Instruction:Â Virtual Sessions with Gamification Master Craftsmen, group discussions and chats, videos, white papers, individual missions and quests, and other ancillary tools.Â
Why Certify through Sententia: Sententia establishes the benchmark for quality gamified and game-based learning, and year after year our programs have won Best in Class Awards from Training Magazine and Brandon Hall. The Sententia Certifications are the ONLY Gamification Certifications that earn you recertification credits with HRCI, SHRM, and ATD.
Alternate Dates:Â Â If the dates and times listed above do NOT work for your schedule, we collaborate with local ATD Chapters to host regional LIVE and Virtual certifications, and we offer the Level 1 program at least once each quarter. Contact Us for more details.
Meet Your Guides (virtual and real)
Nick
Great, great, grandson of the feared Captain Nathanial Wilson
Monica Cornetti
CEO and Founder,
Sententia, Inc.
Jonathan Peters, PhD
Chief Motivation Officer,
Sententia, Inc.
Is NOW the time to take your Professional Development to the Next Level?
When you earn your Level 1- Gamification Surveyor Certification you will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of gamification as it applies to the 5-step process of gamifiying an organizational quest (training and development program). You will have completed the basic training in the 5-step Pirate Tales model for gamification learning design, gathered data, participated in problem-solving exercises, analyzed case studies, and added your personal experiences to the exploration process.
And it all begins today…
