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Community Programs

Imagine having a world of support behind everything you do. For every challenge, any question, there’s someone to rely on, someone to connect with and someone that empowers you to give feedback that directly impacts the product development process. That's exactly what's available to you as a member of Blackboard's client community. Join the largest organized network of e-learning platform users and discover a community like no other.
 



Discover the Benefits of Community


Get Connected

Build relationships with those sharing a common desire to build a better education experience by participating in the following programs:

Blackboard User Groups

Join or lead a group of your peers to learn what other institutions are thinking and doing.

Blackboard Connections

Collaborate online with a global network of users.

Catalyst Awards

Nominate a peer or yourself for these annual awards honoring excellence in teaching and learning.

Listservs

Join or start your own e-learning focused email list.

Blackboard Developer’s Network

Partner with fellow developers using Building Blocks to extend Learn platform

Be Empowered

Join a passionate group of peers working hand in hand with Blackboard to impact product innovation by participating in the following programs:

Blackboard Idea Exchange

Impact every stage of product development.

Bug Squad

Prioritize bugs to be fixed in future releases.

Suggestion Squad

Prioritize the features proposed for upcoming releases.

Get supported

Participate in one of the following programs and get the tools and expertise needed to succeed with the latest technology:

Upgrade Cohort

Join your peers and receive individualized upgrade support

Ask Dr. C

Ask product questions and receive answers from your peers that are product experts.

 

Join in and go further

Events
Sign up for an Upcoming Event.


Connections
Take part in the Conversations.


Brochure
Download the Community Programs brochure.

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