NEW Core Product Certification by Smartsheet University

Tim Leavitt

Hi Community, 

We are excited to announce the launch of Smartsheet University’s new certification program, Smartsheet Certified. In 2022 the Smartsheet Certified program will be releasing a series of certifications that are industry standard and developed by subject matter experts.

The new Core Product Certification exam will be the first certification released by Smartsheet University,  Smartsheet Certified. This new exam validates your ability to build and configure collaborative work environments and tests on your ability to create and organize information within a sheet, create and implement automated workflows, write formulas, build forms, and create and deploy reports and dashboards. Getting the new Core Product Certification demonstrates your knowledge of Smartsheet core product capabilities and can help you stand apart as a professional in your field.  

Join the thousands of professionals that are Smartsheet certified and get your new Core Product Certification today! Visit Smartsheet Certified for more information. 

Cheers, 

Tim 

Vaughn

I am an Implementation Manger with a background in nuclear medicine and B.A. and Masters Degree in Information Technology. I work for a large BioTech company and I use SmartSheet, literally, hourly. It is an enterprise-wide, web-based application that we use to track multiple projects, report out to stakeholders and track project status via the dashboard. I have spent countelss hours in SmartSheet, creating formulas, workflows and visuals to aid our company's intiatives.

I just finished taking the Core Product Certification and failed with a score of 44/60 (passing is 48/60 or 80%). Having taken many test, certifications, and licensing exams, I understand need to display a comprehension of the material and apply it to real-life scenairos. I also understand SmartSheet's vigor to uphold a certain standard for the holders of this certification. Having said that, I do not understand why SmartSheet would operate outside of the industry standard of 70% as a passing score.

I have personally attained the following certifications/licenses (not including non-industry licenses):

CNMT

PMP

HCISPP

CompTIA Security +

CompTIA Network +

CompTIA Project +

ITIL

Linux

Microsoft Database Admin.

CIW UX Design

As you can see, the list contains some of the Industry's leaders in the technology space.

I say that to say this: SmartSheet is a great tool that is applicable to most industries and can be a technology implemented to leverage growth. Having said that, I do believe SmartSheet should move forward with aligning with industry standards for comprehensive testing. Not doing so could imply, to it's user population and future comsumers, a level of industry-desynchronnization that may be linked to objectives and agendas outside of user comprehension, development, and growth.

In conclusion, I hope this post aids future test-takers and consumers of the product and incites the product owners of SmartSheet to review the standards of the industry in which it is incorporated.

Fair well during these tough times, stay healthy, and safe.