If you are a competitive player or streamer in the gaming industry, chances are one of your ultimate goals is to be sponsored by a well-known, brand name company like Corsair, Razer, etc.  If you are wondering how to obtain a sponsorship or just looking to see how you can get more involved in the gaming space, you are in the right place!

In this Personal Branding course, you will learn what it takes to get a sponsorship as well as a deeper understanding of how the gaming industry works, and how to market yourself within it. In addition, you will also learn career paths within the industry. The topics we'll cover in this course are:

• Basic Personal Branding
            • Discovering Yourself
            • Researching Competitors
            • Building Your Brand
• Importance of Social Media Presence
            • Twitter, Facebook, Reddit
            • Discord
• Gaming Industry / Networking
            • Attending Events
            • Networking Online
            • Joining a Community
• Obtaining Sponsorship
            • Basic Dos / Don’ts
            • Approaching a Sponsor
• Career Opportunities
            • Types of Jobs
            • Resume Building

Jonas “CM_Valgard” Schurmann, has been working in the gaming industry for over 6 years with extensive experience as a marketer, sponsorship manager, and community manger. Jonas currently work as a community manager for MSI, one of the most well-known PC companies in the gaming industry. In the past, he has worked for other gaming companies like Game Forge and Gigabyte. Throughout Jonas’ 6 years of experience, he has given streamers, gamers, and eSports players a handful of sponsorships. However, Jonas has also rejected many applicants. Jonas will share with you what sponsors look for so you can increase your chances of getting your dream sponsorship.

If you want to obtain sponsorship or further your career in the gaming industry, we’ll give you all the information you need to successfully build your brand and network yourself. Enroll today!