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Administrator Training and Certification
Onspring training is the fastest way to develop the knowledge and skills you need to administer the Onspring platform. Our immersive learning experiences combine pro instruction, platform demonstration, hands-on labs, and Q&A so you walk away with powerful, practical configuration skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to earn your Onspring Level 1 and Level 2 Certifications to showcase your capabilities.
Onspring Essentials and Level 1 Certification
Best for: Administrators who want to learn the fundamentals of app design, data capture, user management, reporting, and automation features.
15 instructional hours plus hands-on labs*
Course content includes:
- Platform Overview and Navigation
- Content and Version History
- App Structure
- Field Types and Data Relationships
- Data Import
- Users and Access Fundamentals
- Reports and Charts
- Dashboards
- Formulas
- Triggers and Outcomes
- Email Messaging
View Onspring Essentials training curriculum >
Upon completion of Onspring Essentials training and hands-on labs, you’ll have the opportunity to earn the Onspring Certified Administrator – Level 1 credential via an exam.
*Hands-on labs are self-paced and completed outside of class time.
Feature Bootcamps and Level 2 Certification
Prerequisite: Onspring Essentials
The three Feature Bootcamp courses may be taken in any order.
6 instructional hours plus hands-on labs* (per course)
Access Bootcamp
Learn how to design an access model and streamline the user experience for any process.
Survey Bootcamp
Learn how to capture data from internal and external parties through dynamic surveys.
Workflow Bootcamp
Learn how to automate a content review and approval process with multi-path workflow.
Upon completion of all three Feature Bootcamps and achievement of Level 1 Certification, you’ll have the opportunity to earn the Onspring Certified Administrator – Level 2 credential via an exam.
What to Expect from Administrator Training
Expert Instruction
Our trainers will take you on a guided tour of Onspring, starting with basic navigation and working up to advanced automation. Learn step-by-step configuration strategies and best practices to gain confidence as an Onspring administrator.
Hands-on Experience
For each major concept, you’ll complete lab exercises in an assigned Onspring Training instance. Lab exercises help translate knowledge into practical skills you can put to work right away. You’ll complete your labs independently after each training session.
More Ways to Learn
Onspring offers many paths for continued education in both live and on-demand formats. Administrators and end users can gain fresh ideas, insights, best practices, and pro tips on platform features and solution configurations.
Free Friday Training
Quick, live instruction sessions on new platform features, product best practices, and strategies for implementation success are held monthly. Each session unpacks a dedicated topic, providing you with creative ideas for leveling up your Onspring processes.
- Designated Fridays, Noon ET / 9 am PT
- 30 minutes, delivered remotely
- Live demos and Q&A
- Recordings available in the Onspring Community
On-Demand Resources
Get the guidance you need when you need it with on-demand videos, instructions, FAQs, and examples. Resources are available 24/7 from the Help Center in your Onspring instance and from the Onspring Community. Learn about all areas of Onspring platform functionality, plus the Onspring GRC product suite.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Navigating Onspring as an end user
- Configuring apps and surveys for data capture
- Connecting data via reference relationships
- Managing users, roles, groups, and security settings
- Importing data
- Designing reports and dashboards
- Automating processes with workflow, triggers, etc.
- Capturing user attention with messaging
- Exploring Onspring’s preconfigured GRC processes
Upcoming Training Opportunities
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Training FAQs
- Onspring Essentials + Feature Bootcamps: With this training pass, you may participate in Onspring Essentials training, which includes the Onspring Certified Administrator – Level 1 exam, plus any Feature Bootcamps of interest within a 12-month period. Onspring Essentials is a prerequisite for all Feature Bootcamps. Each training pass may be used by only one person, and each class may be taken only once within the 12-month period.
- Onspring Essentials Only: With this training pass, you may participate in an Onspring Essentials class of your choice, which includes the Onspring Certified Administrator – Level 1 exam. Each training pass may be used by only one person.
- Feature Bootcamps Only: With this training pass, you may participate in any Feature Bootcamps of interest within a 12-month period. Onspring Essentials is a prerequisite for all Feature Bootcamps. Each training pass may be used by only one person, and each class may be taken only once within the 12-month period. Upon completion of all three Feature Bootcamps and achievement of Level 1 Certification, you’ll be eligible to take the Onspring Level 2 Certification exam.
- Essentials + Feature Bootcamps: Multiple classes are hosted throughout the year. Most classes are delivered remotely, and you may participate from the comfort of your home or office. In-person classes will be clearly labeled on the registration form and will be hosted at Onspring’s headquarters in Overland Park, KS. Onspring Essentials and Feature Bootcamp classes are open only to current clients and partners. Advance registration is required. Participation is limited to ensure a positive experience for all learners, and registration closes when each class is filled.
- Free Friday Training: Our 30-minute micro-learning sessions occur one Friday per month. These classes are only open to Onspring clients and partners, and advanced registration is required.
A single Level 1 exam session is included with the Onspring Essentials training class. If you do not complete or pass the Level 1 exam prior to your session expiration date, you may register for a future exam session, which would include a fee. For Level 2 Certification, a single exam session is included once you complete the Feature Bootcamp courses and hands-on labs. If you do not complete or pass the Level 2 exam prior to your session expiration date, you may register for a future exam session, which would include a fee.
Visit the Onspring Administrator Training Registration page and sign up for the class(es) of your choice.
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- Explore on-demand resources. When you’re working in Onspring and need some guidance to reach your goals, consult our resource library, which includes documentation, videos, templates, and examples.
- Join our regular Free Friday Training sessions. You’ll gain valuable insights for Onspring platform configuration and process implementation.
- Attend Onspring user events. All client events are designed to help you improve how you use Onspring. Attend these events to see how other clients build dashboards and processes in Onspring, and ask for their advice on where you may need help or have ideas to develop.
What does my training pass include?
If you have a pre-purchased training pass included in your Onspring platform package or annual training subscription, you may take the Onspring Essentials training class to develop your foundational knowledge of the platform. Upon completion of Onspring Essentials, you may take all Feature Bootcamp classes with your pass. Each training pass may be assigned to only one person, and the pass is good for a 12-month period, starting from the date of your first class. (Contact your Onspring Account Manager to see if you have passes available.)
If you do not have pre-purchased training passes, you may purchase a training pass, according to these options:
- Onspring Essentials + Feature Bootcamps: With this training pass, you may participate in Onspring Essentials training, which includes the Onspring Certified Administrator – Level 1 exam, plus any Feature Bootcamps of interest within a 12-month period. Onspring Essentials is a prerequisite for all Feature Bootcamps. Each training pass may be used by only one person, and each class may be taken only once within the 12-month period.
- Onspring Essentials Only: With this training pass, you may participate in an Onspring Essentials class of your choice, which includes the Onspring Certified Administrator – Level 1 exam. Each training pass may be used by only one person.
- Feature Bootcamps Only: With this training pass, you may participate in any Feature Bootcamps of interest within a 12-month period. Onspring Essentials is a prerequisite for all Feature Bootcamps. Each training pass may be used by only one person, and each class may be taken only once within the 12-month period. Upon completion of all three Feature Bootcamps and achievement of Level 1 Certification, you’ll be eligible to take the Onspring Level 2 Certification exam.
How often are training sessions held?
- Essentials + Feature Bootcamps: Multiple classes are hosted throughout the year. Most classes are delivered remotely, and you may participate from the comfort of your home or office. In-person classes will be clearly labeled on the registration form and will be hosted at Onspring’s headquarters in Overland Park, KS. Onspring Essentials and Feature Bootcamp classes are open only to current clients and partners. Advance registration is required. Participation is limited to ensure a positive experience for all learners, and registration closes when each class is filled.
- Free Friday Training: Our 30-minute micro-learning sessions occur one Friday per month. These classes are only open to Onspring clients and partners, and advanced registration is required.
What if I can’t attend the remote training in real time?
We try to accommodate learners in as many time zones as possible, but we recognize that the live learning sessions may not be convenient for you, or you may have a conflict. All remote learning sessions are recorded for your convenience. As part of your training registration, you will be given access to these recordings for two weeks following the training session so you can catch up on anything you may have missed.
Do I have to pay for training?
If your organization does not have available training passes as part of your Onspring license, you may purchase passes a la carte. Simply register for training on the Onspring website and choose your preferred payment method.
Do I have to pay for the Level 1 or Level 2 Certification exams?
A single Level 1 exam session is included with the Onspring Essentials training class. If you do not complete or pass the Level 1 exam prior to your session expiration date, you may register for a future exam session, which would include a fee. For Level 2 Certification, a single exam session is included once you complete the Feature Bootcamp courses and hands-on labs. If you do not complete or pass the Level 2 exam prior to your session expiration date, you may register for a future exam session, which would include a fee.
How do I register for Onspring Essentials or Feature Bootcamp training?
Visit the Onspring Administrator Training Registration page and sign up for the class(es) of your choice.
Who delivers the training?
Onspring trainers are Level 2 Certified administrators who have hands-on experience implementing Onspring and troubleshooting configurations for clients across industries. Trainers share real examples, practical insights, and pro tips that you can apply to your own processes.
Will I learn how to use my licensed products in Onspring administrator training?
The Onspring Essentials and Feature Bootcamp classes are focused on platform configuration. The training is product-neutral, meaning you can apply the skills you develop to any business process or use case. Trainers are adept at demonstrating Onspring functionality within various use cases that interest training participants, making the instruction relevant and meaningful. If you need end-user training on your specific Onspring implementation, our Professional Services team will be happy to help. End-user training and/or documentation are frequently included in Onspring services engagements. Additionally, we offer end-user guides for our core products, available via the Onspring Community.
What materials are provided in Onspring Essentials and Feature Bootcamps?
You’ll receive a digital lab guide, featuring a series of hands-on skill labs that guide you through applying the knowledge you learn in class directly to real-world use cases within the Onspring platform. You’ll also have access to Onspring’s full library of on-demand platform and product documentation.
Does Onspring offer CPE credits?
Onspring does not issue CPE credits directly. However, we can provide you with documentation that you may use to submit to your own governing body for credit. This documentation includes the training agenda with session abstracts and learning objectives, along with a certificate of training completion, showing the number of education hours.
How do I continue my learning after taking Onspring Essentials and Feature Bootcamps?
There are three ways to improve your Onspring administrator skills over time:
- Explore on-demand resources. When you’re working in Onspring and need some guidance to reach your goals, consult our resource library, which includes documentation, videos, templates, and examples.
- Join our regular Free Friday Training sessions. You’ll gain valuable insights for Onspring platform configuration and process implementation.
- Attend Onspring user events. All client events are designed to help you improve how you use Onspring. Attend these events to see how other clients build dashboards and processes in Onspring, and ask for their advice on where you may need help or have ideas to develop.