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  • Make the MOST out of your software investment with
    Blackboard Training and Training Products!
  • Blackboard Training lays the foundation that enables you to:
  •      » Successfully implement your enterprise technology
  •      » Enhance the effectiveness of online instruction and programs at your institution
  •      » Increase your adoption rates with both faculty/staff and students
  •      » Save time and money by equipping your staff with the skills to maximize the use of Blackboard
  • To assist you in achieving your goals, Blackboard Training has developed a number of courses and workshops designed to bring your skills to the next level. Whether you are looking for a certification or to hone a specific skill set, we offer a variety of flexible training options to fit your needs.  Available training formats include Online Courses, Regional Workshops, Onsite Workshops, Training Materials, as well as Custom Training options.   
  • Training is available for System Administrators, Instructors/Faculty, Trainers, Support Personnel, Course Designers.
  • Curious about our Training Materials?  Join us on our upcoming webinar "Helping Students Succeed" and see how you can utilize these resources at your own institution.  To register for one of the webinar dates or for more information, click here.
  •      » Wednesday, May 14th, 9:30am - 10:30 am EST
  •      » Tuesday, May 27th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
  •      » Thursday, June 5th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
  • Certified Trainer Program
  •                           2008 Certified Trainer Schedule | Register Now | Contact Us
  • About the Program:  The Certified Trainer Program is designed for professionals who are committed to advancing e-learning through training and supporting others in their use of the Blackboard Academic Suite™, Blackboard Learning System™ - Vista Enterprise License, or Blackboard Learning System™ - CE License for maximum educational impact. The program is based on a professional training framework that promotes best practices and core competencies, ensuring that the Blackboard user community as a whole has access to the highest quality training programs.
  • Join the Blackboard Certified Trainer Community:  Utilize this exclusive community to exchange ideas, share best practices, and learn new training techniques. By joining the Blackboard Certified Trainer Community, you can continue to develop your activities that will support your objectives from the Blackboard Certified Trainer Program. This is a private community built solely for Blackboard Certified Trainers.  It is intended as a professional development outlet and a private online community for our growing list of more than 200 Blackboard Academic Suite™, Blackboard Learning System™ - CE and Blackboard Learning System™ - Vista Certified Trainers.  A valid Blackboard Certified Trainer status is required for participation.
  • Maintain Your Certification - Renew Today:  Blackboard Certified Trainer status is based upon a certification which must be maintained according to renewal criteria. All Blackboard Certified Trainers must renew their certification every two years in order to remain a Blackboard Certified Trainer. By renewing your status as a Blackboard Certified Trainer, you will benefit from its use in your professional endeavors, have continued access to the Certified Trainer Community, and enjoy recognition at the annual Blackboard Users Conference.
  • Blackboard Training Materials
  • Blackboard Training Materials are designed with you in mind!  Whether you're preparing for an upgrade or a new implementation, successful adoption depends on having well-trained faculty and staff.  To help you achieve this goal, Blackboard Training Materials offer you the option of complete and effective training programs that you can conduct at your institution or organization.  These digital, and fully customizable, training materials are designed to ensure successful adoption and do it in a flexible format that appeals to your faculty/staff and to your budget.  See the Training Resources tab for detailed information.
  • Online Training : you join our trainers in these flexible, just-in-time online offerings
  •                 Enterprise Online Schedule | CE & Vista Online Schedule | Register Now
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  • Blackboard Learning System - Enterprise License
  •      Teaching and Learning Online Certification Series
  •      » Orientation: Getting Started with Blackboard  
  •      » Part I: Building Courses
  •      » Part II: Enhancing Communication
  •      » Part III: Assessing Learners
  • Blackboard Learning System - Campus Edition (CE) & Vista Enterprise Licenses
  •      Product Specialist Certification Series
  •      » Part I: Designing Your Course
  •      » Part II: Teaching Your Course
  •      » Part III: Creating & Managing Assignments & Assessments
  • BbWorld Europe 
  • Manchester, England
  • May 12-16, 2008 
  • Join Blackboard Training in Manchester and get prepared for your upgrade!  This year we are offering 6 exciting workshops focusing on "What's New" with administrative functions, course design and teaching functions, and assessment and evaluation features in the newest releases for the Blackboard Learning System - Campus Edition, Vista, and Enterprise Licenses.  Additionally we offering you a special opportunity to learn how to effectively train others at your institutions and learn core competencies and best practices in training through the Certified Trainer Program. 

  • For Pre-Conference Workshop Offerings and detailed information, please visit the BbWorld Europe pre-conference site.  You may register for any of these workshops through the Training Registration Center.
  • Webinar: Helping Students Succeed 
  • Curious about our Training Materials?  Join us on our upcoming webinar "Helping Students Succeed" and see how you can utilize these resources at your own institution.  To register for one of the webinar dates or for more information, click here.
  •      » Wednesday, May 14th, 9:30am - 10:30 am EST
  •      » Tuesday, May 27th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
  •      » Thursday, June 5th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
  • Discover how YOU can use the Blackboard Learning System to help improve student satisfaction, retention, and success.  We will share tips and tricks for designing a more engaging course; see an example course makeover; present communication strategies that support students, build community, and foster learning; and discuss how the Blackboard Grade Center and other tools can be used to diagnose - and resolve - student acheivement issues.

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  • BbWorld Las Vegas
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Pre-Conference Workshops
  • Sunday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 15
  • Gain valuable professional development training, learn from experts and get hands-on experience you can take home and implement immediately!  You'll enrich your BbWorld experience with additional training a variety of topics including: 
  •       * Certified Trainer Program for CE, Vista and the Blackboard Academic Suite
  •       * Podcasting for Educators
  •       * Best Practices for Student Engagement
  •       * Online Role Playing
  •       * Evaluating Courses for Quality
  •       * Social Bookmarking
  •       and many more!
  • Full day or half day.  Hands-on or seminar.  Blackboard's pre-conference workshops are available in a variety of formats whether you're looking to hone a specific skill set or gain a certification.  Check out the full pre-conference workshop listings and register today!
  • Blackboard Certified Trainer Luncheon 
  • Wednesday, July 16 
  • Join your fellow Certified Trainers at a specially reservered area during the conference luncheon.  Information will be emailed to all active Certified Trainers who are registered for the conference in June.  Email CertifiedTrainer@blackboard.com with any questions. 
  • Online Training Learner Community Breakfast 
  • Thursday, July 17 
  • Join your colleagues who have participated in any of Blackboard's online training courses at a specially reserved areas during the conference breakfast.  Information will be emailed to all former Blackboard online students who are registered for the conference in June.  Email training@blackboard.com with any questions.   
 
 
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