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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.

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.

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

Upcoming Certification Events

City	Date	Location	Availability
Miami, FL	December 2-4, 2008	Courtyard Marriott Miami Downtown 200 SE 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33131	SOLD OUT
Sacramento, CA	December 9-11, 2008	Four Points By Sheraton Sacramento International Airport 4900 Duckhorn Drive Sacramento, CA 95834	SOLD OUT
Irvine, CA	January 6-8, 2009	Doubletree Irvine Spectrum Hotel 90 Pacifica Aveune Irvine, CA 92618
Dallas, TX	January 13-15, 2009	Courtyard Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North 4949 Regent Boulevard Irving, TX 75063
New York, NY	January 13-15, 2009	SMART Technologies Corporation 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1115 New York, NY 10016	SOLD OUT
Wichita, KS	January 13-15, 2009	Best Western Airport Inn & Conference Center 6815 W. Kellogg Wichita, KS 67209
Birmingham, AL	January 20-22, 2009	Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport 5000 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N. Birmingham, AL 35212
Tulsa, OK	January 20-22, 2009	Radisson Tulsa Airport 2201 North 77th East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74115
Des Moines, IA	January 27-29, 2009	Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Des Moines Northwest 4800 Merle Hay Rd. Des Moines, IA 50322
Philadelphia, PA	January 27-29, 2009	Hampton Inn 8600 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153
Tucson, AZ	February 3-5, 2009	TBA
Las Vegas, NV	February 3-5, 2009	Embassy Suites Hotel 3600 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109
Raleigh, NC	February 10-12, 2009	TBA
Louisville, KY	February 10-12, 2009	TBA	SOLD OUT
Calgary, AB	February 17-19, 2009	SMART Technologies 3636 Research Road NW Calgary AB T2L 1Y1
Orlando, FL	February 24-26, 2009	TBA	MAC
Toronto, ON	March 3-5, 2009	TBA
Albuquerque, NM	March 3-5, 2009	TBA
Columbia, SC	March 10-12, 2009	The Clarion Town House Hotel 1615 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201
Cleveland, OH	March 10-12, 2009	TBA
Chicago, IL	March 17-19, 2009	SMART Technologies Corporation 20 South Clark Street, Suite 1950 Chicago, IL 60603
Halifax, NS	March 17-19, 2009	TBA
Seattle, WA	March 24-26, 2009	TBA
San Antonio, TX	March 24-26, 2009	TBA
Arlington, VA	March 31-April 2, 2009	SMART Technologies Corporation 1655 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1120 Arlington VA, 22209
Jacksonville, FL	April 14-16, 2009	TBA
Charlotte, NC	April 21-23, 2009	TBA
Hartford, CT	April 28-30, 2009	TBA
New Orleans, LA	May 5-7, 2009	TBA
Minneapolis, MN	May 12-14, 2009	TBA
Worcester, MA	May 12-14, 2009	TBA
Buffalo, NY	May 12-14, 2009	TBA
Atlanta, GA	May 19-21, 2009	TBA
Salt Lake City, UT	May 19-21, 2009	TBA
San Francisco, CA	June 2-4, 2009	TBA
Calgary, AB	June 16-18, 2009	SMART Technologies 3636 Research Road NW Calgary AB T2L 1Y1	MAC
Dallas, TX	June 16-18, 2009	TBA
Denver, CO	June 23-25, 2009	TBA

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.