Mixer Academy aims to help you become an expert streamer, moderator, or viewer

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What you need to know

  • Mixer Academy is a new way to improve your skills and knowledge of Mixer.
  • There are tracks for viewers, moderators, and streamers.
  • You can earn badges while improving your skills.

The Mixer Academy was announced today on Mixer's blog. The program aims to help Mixer users improve their expertise in streaming games. There are tracks for viewers, moderators, and game streamers.

To register for a course, you need to log in to your Mixer account at Academy.Mixer.com. There, you'll see options for tracks on the bottom. The "Power User" track will help you get the most out of your Mixer viewing experience. The "Moderator" track gives you tips and teaches you lessons about how to keep communities strong. The "Streamer" track has tips to get you up and running when it comes to streaming games. It also has suggestions on how to improve your current streaming setup.

As you complete courses, you'll earn badges that you can display on your profile. The Mixer blog post states that this is "just the beginning." The service continues to focus on user engagement and having a strong community. Users can share ideas for a new course through feedback.Mixer.com or by tweeting to @WatchMixer.

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