SMART Notebook Certification
If you or your organization provides training on SMART products, then consider SMART Certification Training. SMART Certification Training goes beyond the basics with extensive hands-on training that enables you to train others effectively. The credential you will receive gives you the required skills to deliver high-quality training for SMART Board interactive whiteboards. The cost to attend this event is $1799 USD.
To find answers to commonly asked questions about the SMART Training Certification program, go to our FAQs.
Register for one of the Notebook software Certification events using our online Learning Management System. Please note that this event accepts credit card payment only.
Upcoming Certification Events
| City | Date | Location | Comments |
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| Louisville, KY |
November 17-19 2009 |
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport 2735 Crittenden Drive Louisville, KY 40209 |
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| Columbia, SC |
November 17-19 2009 |
Clarion Hotel Downtown 1615 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 |
SOLD OUT |
| Toronto, ON |
November 24-26, 2009 |
Courtyard Toronto Airport 231 Carlingview Drive Toronto, ON M9W 5E8 |
SOLD OUT |
| Chicago, IL |
December 1-3, 2009 |
SMART Technologies Corporation 20 South Clark Street, Suite 1950 Chicago, IL 60603 |
SOLD OUT |
| Calgary, AB | December 1-3, 2009 |
SMART Technologies 3636 Research Road NW Calgary AB T2L 1Y1 |
SOLD OUT |
| New York, NY | January 12-14, 2010 |
SMART Technologies Corporation 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1115 New York, NY 10016 |
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| Pittsburgh, PA | January 12-14, 2010 |
Residence Inn Pittsburgh Coraopolis 1500 Park Lane Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 |
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| Calgary, AB | January 19-21, 2010 |
SMART Technologies 3636 Research Road NW Calgary AB T2L 1Y1 |
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| Chicago, IL | January 19-21, 2010 |
SMART Technologies Corporation 20 South Clark Street, Suite 1950 Chicago, IL 60603 |
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| New Haven, CT | January 25-27, 2010 |
ACES 205 Skiff ST Hamden CT 06517 |
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| Arlington, VA | February 2-4, 2010 | SMART Technologies 1655 North Fort Myer Dr. Suite 1120 Arlington VA |
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| St. Louis, MO | February 2-4, 2010 | Marriott St. Louis Airport 10700 Pear Tree Lane St. Lois, MO 63134 314 423 9700 |
What to expect
- A comprehensive review of the SMART Training Session Facilitator's Guide, providing a module-by-module walk-through of a SMART training session, complete with instructions on how to convey key points
- An opportunity to role-play, practice sections of a SMART training session and receive personal feedback from a SMART Certification Trainer
- An explanation of support materials and services available from SMART to help you stay ahead of the curve on product knowledge
- A maximum of five participants to maintain a hands-on, interactive learning environment
- At the end of this program, participants are certified to run a 90-minute, half-day or full-day SMART training session
NOTE: The program includes pre- and post-certification requirements that must be completed before you receive accreditation.
Materials
Participants will receive the following materials:
- SMART Training Session Facilitator's Guide – the complete reference for delivering a SMART training session
- Resources CD-ROM - includes sample files, a Notebook software presentation file and other templates to accompany your training sessions
Pre- and post-certification requirements
- Applicants must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems or Macintosh computers
- Participants must complete a pre-certification package, including readings, research and assignments. Click here to complete the pre-certification assignment.
- All participants must present a sample of their training after the session for final approval
- SMART Certified Trainers are required to report monthly the total number of sessions they deliver and the total number of people to whom they deliver training
- As part of the quality assurance process, SMART Certified Trainers will be periodically asked to submit the participant feedback forms from their sessions along with a feedback summary sheet
Benefits of SMART Certification Training
Upon completion of the course and final approval from the SMART Certification Trainer, you will receive the following benefits:
Special listing on the SMART website as a SMART Certified Trainer
Access to the SMART Certified Trainer logo for marketing materials
Licensed copy of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Learner Workbook or the option to purchase production-quality books through SMART
Official SMART certificates to hand out to participants in your SMART training sessions
Special materials to help you leverage your certification in bids and in other marketing materials
On-site SMART Certification Training sessions
- SMART Certification Training can be conducted at your location.
- A room that will comfortably hold five participants and an instructor
- Any snacks or refreshments you feel are appropriate for a full-day training session
- A SMART Board interactive whiteboard, a projector and a computer with the latest version of SMART Notebook software installed
Ordering
For pricing, or to arrange an on-site session, e-mail training@smarttech.com or call us toll free at 1.866.518.6791 or +1.403.228.5940, and ask to speak to a training coordinator.