2026 CERTIFICATION SERIES
Ad Astra Summer Certification:
Essential Scheduling Admin
Tuesdays at 1:00 - 2:00 pm Central
Optional Orientation - July 7, 2026
Session 1 - July 14, 2026
Session 2 - July 21, 2026
Session 3 - July 28, 2026
Session 4 - August 4, 2026
Refine and advance the expertise your institution depends on.
Whether you're responsible for administering Ad Astra or supporting users across campus, this certification will strengthen the foundational knowledge needed to confidently manage Essential Scheduling solutions across rooms, events, academics, and reporting.
Over four weeks, Ad Astra implementation consultants will guide you through system administration, event configuration, academic scheduling settings, reporting, and platform best practices using a dedicated training environment. You'll leave with practical knowledge you can immediately apply at your institution.
Session schedule — All sessions are on Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Central.
- July 7 — Orientation (Optional)
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July 14 — Super User Admin Guide to Essential Scheduling
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July 21 — Managing Events and Event Workflows
- July 28 — Course Scheduling and Analytics
- August 4 — Reporting for Essential Scheduling
After completing this certification, you'll be ready to use Ad Astra's scheduling platform to:
- Confidently administer your Essential Scheduling environment
- Configure users, spaces, workflows, and requests
- Support academic and event scheduling operations
- Produce meaningful reports for stakeholders
- Apply administration best practices across your institution
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Seats are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I earn my certification?
At the end of each weekly session, you'll receive a short assessment to reinforce the material covered. Complete each assessment throughout the series to earn your certification.
Do I need to attend every session?
Yes. Each certification is designed as a four-part learning series, with each session building on the previous one. To earn your certification, you must attend all four live sessions.
Is there an additional cost to participate?
No. This certification program is offered at no additional cost as part of your training benefits.
Can I register for more than one certification?
To provide as many clients as possible the opportunity to participate, each attendee may register for one certification track during the 2026 Summer Certification Series. Choose the program that best aligns with your role and learning goals.
Is there an orientation before the series begins?
Yes. An optional orientation session will be held prior to the first week of training to help you access the training environment, review expectations, and prepare for the certification series.
