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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| New York, NY | May 4-6, 2010 | SMART Technologies Corporation 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1115 New York, NY 10016 |
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| Tomball, TX | May 4-6, 2010 | ISD Staff Development & Technology Center 1302 Keefer St. Tomball, TX 77375 |
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| Minneapolis, MN | May 4-6, 2010 | Minneapolis Marriott Southwest 5801 Opus parkway Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 |
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| Syracuse, NY | May 11-13, 2010 | The Red Mill Inn 4 Syracuse Street Baldwinsville, NY |
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| Calgary, AB | May 18-20, 2010 | SMART Technologies 3636 Research Road NW Calgary AB T2L 1Y1 |
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| Tulsa, OK | May 18-20, 2010 | Fulton Teaching and Learning Center 8906 E. 34th Street Tulsa, OK 74145 |
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| Worcester, MA | May 18-20, 2010 | Worcester Technical High School 1 Skyline Drive Worcester, MA 01605 |
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| Chicago, IL | May 25-27, 2010 | SMART Technologies Corporation 20 South Clark Street, Suite 1950 Chicago, IL 60603 |
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| Tampa, FL | May 25-27, 2010 | Hillsborough County Public Schools 2920 N. 40th Street Tampa, FL 33605 |
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| Detroit, MI | May 25-27, 2010 | Courtyard Detroit Downtown 333 East Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI 48226 |
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| Calgary, AB | June 14-16, 2010 | SMART Technologies 3636 Research Road NW Calgary AB T2L 1Y1 |
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| Toronto, ON | June 22-24, 2010 | Courtyard Toronto Airport 231 Carlingview Drive Toronto ON M9W 58E |
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| Louisville, KY | June 22-24, 2010 | Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport 2735 Crittenden Drive Louisville, KY 40209 |
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| Cleveland, OH | June 29- July 1, 2010 | Rocky River City School District 21600 Center Ridge Road Rocky River, OH 44116 |
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| Calgary, AB | July 7-9, 2010 | SMART Technologies 3636 Research Road NW Calgary AB T2L 1Y1 |
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
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.