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Validate your expertise

In today’s competitive marketplace, exclusiveskills and profound knowledge make thedifference. That’s why Barco University offers acertified training program, providing a full suiteof education courses. Whether you are a sales
professional or a service specialist, we help you
unveil your unique talents and validate yourexpertise.

BarcoJoining this program demonstrates yourdedication and certifies your proficiency.
It shows your willingness to go that extramile. It's the perfect way to share yourknowledge and learn from the experience of others. And, it means the start ofan exciting career path.
And there’s more. By participating in thisprogram, you enter our select community of certified professionals and gain
access to valuable resources so you
can stay ahead of the game. With Barcocertified training, you will accomplish
more as a professional by growing as anindividual.

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Who should consider this certification program?
A fundamental part of our internal staff education, Barco certification training has also
proven to be of significant value for salespeople, operators, technicians, and service
engineers employed by business partners, customers and consultancy agencies.

What’s in it for you 		as an individual?

What’s in it for you 		
as a business?

• Barco resellers• Master new technologies• Increase your visibility• Barco system integrators• Develop new skills• Gain a competitive advantage• Barco channel partners• Keep your skills competitive• Meet industry benchmarks• Barco customers• Gain a thorough understanding• Improve customer support

Who should participate?
• Barco staff• Consultancy businessesof Barco products• Refresh your knowledge• Boost your career• Be recognized for your expertise• Build credibility and confidence• Save costs throughin-house expertise• Enjoy the reputation of being a
Barco certified business partner

Serving a variety of markets
We offer the best certification courses for a variety of markets through a worldwide
network of training facilities.

Digital cinema

Events, Pro AV, Retail & Adv.

Healthcare

Control rooms, V&AR

Meeting Rooms & Boardrooms

Higher & Corporate Education

BarcoBe recognized
Our comprehensive certification program is built on two learning tracks: sales and technology. Additionally, within these tracks, you can become certified at various levels ofexpertise. Choose the program that best matches your profile. It’s the perfect way to get
recognition for your individual skills and abilities.

Sales professionals

Technical professionals• Certified Sales Professional• Certified Specialist

Understand the global product portfolio

Install, configure and maintain a product or solution

and the market• Certified Expert• Certified Sales Expert

Troubleshoot and service a product or solution

Quote and sell a product or solution

A worldwide network of training centers• Kortrijk
Sacramento •• Beijing• Duluth• NoidaMexico City •• Taipei• Singapore• São Paulo
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A variety of training formats
Barco certification training is designed to meet your budget and preferred learning
style. We offer online training courses, live virtual classes and hands-on training in ourfacilities or yours. All training programs are brought to you by expert instructors withextensive product experience.

Online coursesVirtual classrooms

Web-based training
courses & videos

Live online training
sessions

Blended learning

On-site learning

A combination ofdifferent training formats

Hands-on workshops
at your site

Classroom courses

Hands-on workshops ina Barco training centerBarco certification trainingMultiple certification levels
There are five certification levels within the sales and technology learning tracks.
A general description of each certification level is listed below. For more detailed
information on certification training classes in your area of expertise,
visit www.barco.com/training.

Sales track
Program

Program• Who is Barco• Vertical market overview
Technology overview• Product portfolio & features• Differentiators & value proposition• What to ask customers• Competitive overview• Use of configurators• Barco website & tools• Professional services• In-depth Barco product overview• Turn-key solutions• Integration of products & solutions
in customer environment• Customer cases• Solution quotation• Escalation flow mechanism• Basic demonstrations

Training format
Classroom, virtual & online courses

Training format
Classroom, on-site & online courses

Barco Certified
Sales Professional

Barco Certified
Sales Expert** To apply for the Expert program, a Professional certificate is required.

Technology trackProgram• Skilled Operator technicalunderstanding• Operator level equipment handling• Operator permitted• troubleshooting• Operator permitted maintenance• Operator level servicing• Problem description & reporting• First-line support flow 		(phone/mail/service portal)

Program• Broad technical understanding• Installation & re-installation• Configuration & re-configuration• Basic troubleshooting• Basic maintenance• Basic servicing• Collecting log files & basic analysis• Escalation flow (service portal)

Program• In-depth technical understanding• Installation & re-installation• Configuration & re-configuration• Tips & tricks• Advanced troubleshooting• Advanced maintenance• Advanced servicing• Collecting log files & in-depthanalysis• Escalation flow(interacting with R&D)

Training format
Online courses & virtual classroom

Training format
Classroom, on-site & online courses

Training format
Classroom, on-site & online courses

Barco Certified
Specialist

Barco CertifiedExpert*Barco Certified
Operator* To apply for the Expert program, a Professional certificate is required.

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Best in class, first in business
At Barco, we have the reputation of turning out the industry’s

Most valued

most highly trained professionals. Our ­certification training program is the most comprehensive in its class, taught by the mostWith close to 2000 professionals participating in Barco’s certi-experienced ­instructors, and provided in the finest hands-on

fication training program each year, the p­ rogram is by far thefacilities.

most valued in the industry.

Most complete

Most experienced

Each Barco training institution acts as a center of excellence,

All training sessions are conducted by a team of highly expe-

offering both theoretical and nuts-and-bolts information. Thisrienced professionals with a background in on-site installation

approach helps you raise your support level to the market's

and troubleshooting expertise. Their field experience means

highest expectations.

they understand your needs and challenges.

Most equipped

Most committed

Barco classrooms are state-of-the-art teaching environments,

We are fully committed to providing the most comprehensive

specifically designed for hands-on learning. Class sizes are lim-

curriculum in every aspect of our c­ ertification training. As theited to eight students, which ensures a superb student-teacher

industry advances, we make sure our courses are completelyratio. Each class combines lectures with extensive exercises andcurrent with the latest ­technologies.

hands-on practice.

BarcoShare your experience
Enter the Barco community of certified professionals to connect with yourpeers, share your experiences and learn
from the experts. This worldwide network provides a useful forum for sharing

Over 40
certified trainers

ideas and discussing topics with people
who know your business inside out.

More than 100
online and instructor-led courses

More than 300
classes per year

Close to 2000
participants per year

Join the program
About Barco University
In today’s competitive world, you need
to be on top of your game. Barco University’s comprehensive training andcertification courses can help you
deepen your skills and validate your proficiency. Complete with hands-on training sessions and introductions to newtechnologies, these courses allow you
to expand your knowledge in your areaof expertise. Barco University courses
are taught by experienced professionals,
and are open to all partners and customers who wish to broaden their horizons.

Barco certification training presents challenging, real-world scenarios matching yourday-to-day ­activities. Hands-on training and vigorous testing ensure that ­every ­questionis answered, every function is fully explained, and every technique is ­comprehensivelycovered.
At the end of the course, you are tested on your theoretical knowledge and practicalskills. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded to participants scoring 80% or higher
on the test.

Interested?
Check out our certification training programs at www.barco.com/trainingor e-mail us at training.barco@barco.com

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Availability of support services is subject to change without
prior notice. The latest information can be found on www.barco.com

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