

Customer Education
Configuration classes - open enrollment
Accolade classes
As an experienced user of Accolade, you understand it is more than just software; it's a gateway to innovation and success. Maximize your efficiency and the organization's investment. Our Configuration- Open Enrollment Classes cater to all proficiency levels and schedules. We have designed the courses to empower you with the knowledge and expertise needed to streamline your workflow and better automate tasks.
Basic Accolade administration
Who should attend: If you’re responsible for administering Accolade security, users, and projects.
Prerequisites: None
Topic areas: Foundational Overview and Definitions, Access Groups, Users, Security Implications, Reference Tables
Duration: 2 days, 4 Hours per day.
Cost per student:
- USD $1295
- EUR €1195
- GBP £1095
Current offerings:
- February 10th and 11th, 2025
- May 12th and 13th, 2025
- August 11th and 12th, 2025
- September 29th and 30th, 2025
Basic Accolade configuration
Who should attend: If you’re responsible for the configuration of Accolade.
Prerequisites: None
Topic areas: Foundational Overview and Definitions, Models, Metrics, Quick Grids, Layouts, Smart Templates, Reports, Charts
Duration: 5 days, 4 hours per day
Cost per student:
- USD $2395
- EUR €2295
- GBP £1995
Current offerings:
- February 24 - February 28 2025
- May 19 - May 23, 2025
- August 18 - August 22, 2025
- October 6- October 10, 2025
Advanced Accolade configuration
Who should attend: If you’re responsible for the configuration and deployment of more advanced features of Accolade.
Prerequisites: Basic Accolade Configuration
Topic Areas: Calculated Metrics, Smart Reports, Conditional Deliverables, Portfolio Hierarchies, Configuration Deployment
Duration: 5 days, 4 hours per day.
Cost per student:
- USD $2395
- EUR €2295
- GBP £1995
Current offerings:
- March 3 - March 7, 2025
- June 2 - June 6, 2025
- August 25 - August 29, 2025
- October 20 - October 24, 2025
Multiple students
The following discounts are available for multiple students from one company and apply to both the single course prices or to the 3-Course Bundle pricing.
2 Students: 5% Discount
3 Students: 10% Discount
4+ Students: 15% Discount
Three course bundle
The following discounts are available for students who sign up for all three courses. No discounts are provided for one or two courses. All courses must be completed within six months.
Cost per Student:
- USD $5000
- EUR €4595
- GBP £4195
Accolade certification program virtual, instructor-led certification courses
The Accolade Certification Program is a 100 hour, 5-course certification program that empowers participants to go from novice to expert through gaining independence, proficiency, and dexterity to support their company's innovation needs with Accolade.
This certification program will teach you what to click, how to click, why to click, what not to click, and how to automate clicks. Currently being offered per company with Project Based, Real-world Outcomes for your Accolade Environment. Contact lindsey.quistgaard@sopheon.com for more information.
Portfolio management practices for effective innovation certification course
Virtual, Instructor-Led certification course
$5000
Join us on a transformative journey of skill enhancement with our two-week intensive certification program, meticulously designed to elevate your expertise in Portfolio Management. Immerse yourself in a practice-oriented curriculum that harnesses data-driven approaches, empowering you to tackle intricate organizational challenges precisely. Our program prioritizes real-world problem-solving, ensuring participants grasp theoretical concepts and acquire hands-on skills and practical applications.
DATES TBA
We are now offering Mini-Masterclasses and Full Masterclass experiences
Attend our mini-masterclasses or full masterclasses with our Domain Knowledge Experts to level up your knowledge in the following content areas:
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Sustainable Innovation
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Phase-Gate Process Management
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Discovery/Idea Management
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Portfolio Management
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Planning and Road-mapping
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Change Management
Discovery/Idea management
DATES TBA
Unlocking Innovation: Mini-Masterclass in Discovery and Idea Management
Attend this Mini-Masterclass with Alex Geray to learn about developing effective idea governance processes to capture, evaluate, and prioritize ideas
Learning objectives include:
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Identify the key elements of a culture that fosters innovation.
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Design and implement successful idea campaigns to generate a steady stream of new ideas.
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Implement practical strategies to overcome common barriers to innovation.
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Develop a personal action plan to champion innovation within your organization
Sustainable innovation
Mini-Masterclass level 2: June 11, 2024; 9 AM - 11:00 PM EST/15:00- 17:00 CET
Driving Portfolios Toward Sustainable Innovation Goals
Attend this Mini-Masterclass with Hugh Blethyn to learn about using portfolios to bring you closer to your sustainability goals.
Learning objectives include :
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How to define a framework for sustainable products and making sustainability a portfolio wide goal.
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How to identify sustainable innovation opportunities across the product life cycle to secure the future of your portfolios (supply chain, partners, investors)
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How to set & following the rules – governance
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How to make your action plan to pivot towards a sustainable product portfolio & roadmap
Mini-Masterclasses are FREE for a limited time!
Cancellation and reschedule policies
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Sopheon reserves the right to reschedule classes at its discretion based on attendance.
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Courses are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. When courses are full, students will be automatically scheduled for the next available course (or series if applicable).
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Student cancellations will be accepted two (14 calendar days) weeks in advance without a cancellation fee.
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Student cancellations within two-week window will be charged a 50% cancellation fee.
How to register
We are looking for ways to automate registration and enable credit card purchases; however, for now, all student registrations should be made through the form on this page or feel free to email Lindsey Quistgaard directly at lindsey.quistgaard@sopheon.com. Customers will be required to provide a purchase order seven business days prior to the scheduled start of a course.