SmartU New Offerings - Smartsheet Builder Path & more!

Rebeca S.

Hello Community,

Looking to build and showcase your Smartsheet skills? We’ve got exciting updates directly from Smartsheet University. Read on to learn about their enhanced training and certifications that’ll set you apart from the crowd!

Live now! - Smartsheet Builder Path

This instructor-led path is specifically crafted to provide you with the essential, hands-on knowledge you need to confidently begin building and organizing your work within Smartsheet. Whether you're just starting out or want to reinforce your core understanding, the Builder Path is your go-to resource.

Coming soon - NEW Certifications

• Smartsheet Certified Professional - Identify ways to improve efficiency and collaboration in your organization. Build Smartsheet solutions to meet business needs and quantify the value of your work. 
•  Smartsheet Certified Architect - Establish yourself as an industry thought leader who builds, implements, and manages complex, scalable Smartsheet solutions.

Good news! The details for earning your Smartsheet Professional Certification are ready now! Discover what it takes to achieve this credential and set yourself apart.

Ready to unlock the next steps?

Access all of these offerings and more with Smartsheet’s new Learning and Certification Pass! This pass includes access to all instructor-led courses, self-paced eLearning courses, and two attempts at each certification.

We can't wait to see how these new offerings help you elevate your Smartsheet expertise and achieve your goals!

Isis Taylor

This just made my day! I've been looking for something like this for awhile now.🤩

Rhonda Keller, SmartU

That's awesome @Isis Taylor . I direct Smartsheet University and I'd love to hear about your experience if you pursue these enhanced certifications.

And to everyone in the Smartsheet Community. Thanks for letting me hang out here 🫶. While designing all of the enhancements to the program we drew a lot of inspiration from Overachievers, Mobilizers, Spotlighted Members and other rockstars in this space as we worked to define "Smartsheet Greatness"

Isis Taylor

@RKeller I'm taking the Builder Path course next. My personal career goal is to become a Smartsheet Architect, so these courses came right on time.

Rhonda Keller, SmartU

Amazing. We will help you get there!! Since you're Core App Certified you'll be assigned the Builder Certificate of Achievement automatically.

So you don't need to take the Builder path but it's a pretty great class and a lot of fun (not even in the nerdy sense of the word ;-) I think it's genuinely a fun way to learn 😃 So if you have a little time and a LivePass or a Learning & Certification Pass so the course is free for you, I think it's worth the time and will set you up really nicely for the remainder of the program.

However, If you look at the course description and think it will be too much review for you, it's also fine to skip since your Core App Certification puts you ahead on the path.

Jacob A

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/488830#Comment_488830

Hi @Rhonda Keller, SmartU Are you saying the Builder Certificate of Achievement is automatically assigned to people of are Core App Certified?

My next couple of Certifications I am looking forward to are the Sys Admin and Control Center ones. I hope I would make time to get them done before the year runs out, lol.

Meg Y

My career trajectory is moving towards Architect. The Builder Certification of Achievement would be a great additiont to my resume. I have been using smartsheet for close to ten years. Smartsheet core certified, project management certified and admin certified.

My issue that some of these are out of reach for single shop individuals. Unless I missed something this is cost prohibitive for me.

Rhonda Keller, SmartU

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/489072#Comment_489072

Hi @Jacob A that's right! If you already hold a certification (minus Sys Admin) Around September, you should get an auto-notification from SmartU issuing your Builder Credential. In the unlikely event that doesn't happen. Feel free to reach out to me directly. Rhonda.Keller@smartsheet.com.

I definitely encourage you to continue building your Control Center skills but I'd hold on pursuing the other certs in favor of putting your time and energy into the Professional Certification later this year. My thinking is, not only have those credentials been updated to reflect everything that we've learned makes someone wildly successful, the titles themselves have added meaning - since they are named based on derived value over product functionality.

Isis Taylor

@Rhonda Keller, SmartU Thanks for the added clarification because like @Jacob A , I had System Admin and Control Center next on my bingo card.

Rhonda Keller, SmartU

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/489084#Comment_489084

Hi @Meg Y we built this program to help people advance their careers. So it's great to hear that your trajectory is Architect. Thank you!

The primary aim of Smartsheet University is to equip individuals with the skills that they need for success. That means going beyond teaching the features and functionality of Smartsheet into teaching how professionals can apply those features to excel at their jobs. (Sorry for the commercial but I promise it's relevant in this case, hang in there 😜 ) In addition to that, when someone has the skills to be successful, we want them to be able to demonstrate that through certification.

While we incur costs in both aims, you can imagine our costs for equipping individuals with skills, are much higher than those for validation or certification (and in all cases its in our best interest for folks to acquire and demonstrate their Smartsheet skills) So we want to keep the barriers to access as low as possible.

To that end, it's likely that with 10 years of experience you'll be able to challenge the Professional Cert without any help bolstering your skills through SmartU. When the cert releases, you'll be able to purchase just exam access at a rate that should work even for single or small shops.

I think Architect will be harder to pass without official SmartU training only because that level distills Best Practices we've learned from countless implementations on so many different solutions and in a variety of verticals but that's a discussion for later - and until then I'll look for you among our first Smartsheet Certified Professionals 😃

Jacob A

Hi @Rhonda Keller, SmartU

Thank you so much for the clarification and thoughtful advice—it’s incredibly helpful!

I’ll definitely keep an eye out for the auto-notification from SmartU regarding the Builder Credential in September. And I appreciate the direct contact just in case anything slips through the cracks.

Your insight about the Professional Certification and its evolved structure really resonates. I’ll shift focus accordingly and continue sharpening my Control Center skills in the meantime. Excited to see how these credentials reflect the value Smartsheet professionals bring beyond just product mastery.

Thanks again, and I look forward to staying connected!

Meg Y

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/489102#Comment_489102

Hi @Rhonda Keller, SmartU

Thank you for the clarification and encouragement for becoming a Smartsheet Certified Professional. I have already looked at the presentation part. The cost of just an exam is usually within reach, however discounts are always welcomed. I am looking forward, in that nerdy twisted way, of taking on the challenge.

Meg Young

SherryFox

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/488830#Comment_488830

Rhonda, what is this about "Builder Certificate of Achievement". Please explain this. My Core App Certification is in my OTHER profile. When I started working in SS again, I was told to create another profile rather than transferring my profile. I really wish my 2 profiles could be merged

Rhonda Keller, SmartU

Hi @SherryFox . We recently updated the prior Core App Path training to focus on building a basic but complete solution. This new training includes a couple of courses that we describe as the "Builder Path" and individuals who complete the path are awarded the Builder Certificate of Achievement.

As someone who is Core App Certified, you've demonstrated that you already possess the knowledge we cover in the Builder Path, so you'll automatically be issued the Builder Certificate of Achievement within our Learning Management system. Education transcripts and certifications are held in Smartsheet University, distinct from your Smartsheet Community profile. I believe I see your transcript record in SmartU, including your Core Product Certification, but I'll DM you to confirm.

SherryFox

Thanks @Rhonda Keller, SmartU ! I just DM'd you back.

isabonita

@Rhonda Keller, SmartU - when I go to Smartsheet U it says the Builder course is not available. I was looking for the pricing. I have all of the current certifications except for CC Blueprint - which was next on my list…

Oh - I think I see that since I am already certified that I don't need to take this?

Thank you!