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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.