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SMART Training 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.

To find answers to commonly asked questions about the SMART Certification Training program, go to our FAQs.

To register for an event, please download an event registration form.

Click here for details on version 10 of Notebook Software recertification.

Upcoming Certification Events
City Date Location Availability
Houston, TX August 5-7, 2008 Marriott Houston Intercontinental at George Bush Intercontinental
18700 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Houston, TX 77032
SOLD OUT
Atlanta, GA August 12-14, 2008 Renaissance Concourse Hotel
1 Hartsfield Center Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30354
SOLD OUT
New Orleans, LA August 19-21, 2008 Quality Hotel & Conference Center
2261 North Causeway Blvd
Metairie, LA 70001
SOLD OUT
Kansas City, MO August 26-28, 2008 Marriott Kansas City Airport
775 Brasilia Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64153
SOLD OUT
Calgary, AB September 9-11, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
Bay 100, 3016 – 10 Ave NE
Calgary, AB T2A 6A3
SOLD OUT
Salt Lake City, UT September 16-18, 2008 Salt Lake City Airport Conference Center
5575 West Amelia Earhart Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
SOLD OUT
Memphis, TN September 23-25, 2008 Hilton Memphis
939 Ridge Lake Boulevard
Memphis, TN 38120
SOLD OUT
Detroit, MI September 23-25, 2008 Four Points by Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport
8800 Wickham Road
Romulus, MI 48174
SOLD OUT
Montreal, QC Sept 30-Oct 2, 2008 Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Montreal Airport
700 Avenue Michel Jasmin
Dorval, QC H9P 1C5
 
Denver, CO October 7-9, 2008 Country Inn & Suites
4343 Airport Way
Denver, CO 80239
 
Worcester, MA October 7-9, 2008 TBD SOLD OUT
Tulsa, OK October 14-16, 2008 Radisson Tulsa Airport
2201 North 77 East Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74115
 
Indianapolis, IN October 21-23, 2008 Holiday Inn Select Airport
2501 South High School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46241
 
New York, NY October 21-23, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1115
New York, NY 10016
SOLD OUT
Pittsburgh, PA October 28-30, 2008 TBD  
Vancouver, BC November 4-6, 2008 TBD  
Columbia, SC November 11-13, 2008 TBD  
San Diego, CA November 11-13, 2008 TBD  
Chicago, IL November 18-20, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
20 South Clark Street, Suite 1950
Chicago, IL 60603
 
Miami, FL December 2-4, 2008 TBD  
Sacramento, CA December 9-11, 2008 TBD  

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

Upcoming Recertification Events

Please view below the upcoming recertification schedule. You can register for these events by completing the registration form. Please ensure when you submit your form by fax or email that payment information included. Registrations can not be held without payment information. All seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Seating in each event is very limited to a maximum of 6 participants.

City Date Location Availability
Houston, TX May 1 DoubleTree Hotel – Houston Intercontinental Airport
15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Houston, TX 77032
SOLD OUT 
Orlando, FL May 22 Renaissance Orlando Hotel Airport
5445 Forbes Place
Orlando, FL 32812
SOLD OUT
St. Louis, MO May 29 Hilton St. Louis Airport
10330 Natural Bridge Road
St. Louis, MO 63134
SOLD OUT
Arlington, VA July 1, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
1655 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1120
Arlington, VA 22209
SOLD OUT
Arlington, VA July 2, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
1655 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1120
Arlington, VA 22209
 
Tacoma, WA July 10, 2008 La Quinta Inn & Suites
1425 E. 27th St.
Tacoma, WA 98421-2200
SOLD OUT
Chicago, IL July 15, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
20 South Clark Street, Suite 1950
Chicago, IL 60603
SOLD OUT
Chicago, IL July 16, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
20 South Clark Street, Suite 1950
Chicago, IL 60603
SOLD OUT
Chicago, IL July 17, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
20 South Clark Street, Suite 1950
Chicago, IL 60603
SOLD OUT
New York, NY July 29, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1115
New York, NY 10016
SOLD OUT
New York, NY July 30, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1115
New York, NY 10016
SOLD OUT
New York, NY July 31, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1115
New York, NY 10016
SOLD OUT
New York, NY August 14, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1115
New York, NY 10016
MAC - SOLD OUT
San Jose, CA August 21, 2008 TBD  
Raleigh, NC September 11, 2008 TBD SOLD OUT
Arlington, VA October 7, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
1655 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1120
Arlington VA, 22209
 
Arlington, VA October 8, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
1655 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1120
Arlington VA, 22209
 
Arlington, VA October 9, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
1655 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1120
Arlington VA, 22209
 
Calgary, AB October 17, 2008 SMART Technologies Corporation
Bay 100, 3016 – 10 Ave NE
Calgary, AB T2A 6A3
 
Toronto, ON October 30, 2008 TBD  
San Antonio, TX November 6, 2008 TBD  
San Diego, CA November 18, 2008 TBD  
San Diego, CA November 19, 2008 TBD  
Atlanta, GA December 2, 2008 TBD  
Atlanta, GA December 3, 2008 TBD  
Atlanta, GA December 4, 2008 TBD  
Tampa, FL December 9, 2008 TBD  
 
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