Explore Our Curriculum
Technology Curriculum
Our curriculum focuses on real-world application and achieves this through expertly designed learning experiences. Hands-on exercises and interactivity are at the heart of every Blackbaud University class, and classes are designed to support a variety of user roles.
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The Blackbaud Altru curriculum is a combination of instructor-led courses and on-demand eLearning courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the Altru curriculum page! Start with the Fundamentals if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths. Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire Altru curriculum page or view courses below.
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The Blackbaud Award Management curriculum is a combination of instructor-led courses and on-demand eLearning courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the Blackbaud Award Management curriculum page! Start with the Fundamentals if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths. Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire Blackbaud Award Management curriculum page or view courses below.
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The Blackbaud eTapestry curriculum is a combination of instructor-led courses and on-demand eLearning courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the eTapestry curriculum page! Start with the Fundamentals if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths. Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire eTapestry curriculum page or view courses below.
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The Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT curriculum is a combination of instructor-led courses and on-demand eLearning courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the Financial Edge NXT curriculum page! Start with the Fundamentals if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths. Want to upskill fast on new product features and functionality? Our Financial Edge NXT Channels page has self-paced training that you can access at any time! Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire Financial Edge NXT curriculum page or view courses below.
Financial Edge Training
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The Blackbaud Grantmaking curriculum is a combination of instructor-led courses and on-demand eLearning courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the Blackbaud Grantmaking curriculum page! Start with the Fundamentals if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths. Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire Blackbaud Grantmaking curriculum page or view courses below.
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The Blackbaud Luminate Online curriculum is a combination of instructor-led courses and on-demand eLearning courses.
Have a specific topic in mind? Search the Luminate Online curriculum page or view courses below.
Not sure where to begin? Start with the Fundamentals if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths.
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The Blackbaud NetCommunity curriculum is a collection of on-demand courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the NetCommunity curriculum page! Start with the Basics if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths. Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire NetCommunity curriculum page or view courses below.
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The Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT curriculum is a combination of instructor-led courses and on-demand eLearning courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the Raiser’s Edge NXT curriculum page! Start with the Fundamentals if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths. Want to upskill fast on new product features and functionality? Our Raiser’s Edge NXT Channels page has self-paced training that you can access at any time! Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire Raiser’s Edge NXT curriculum page or view courses below.
Raiser’s Edge Training
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The Blackbaud K-12 education management portfolio curriculum is a combination of instructor-led courses and on-demand eLearning courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the K-12 education management portfolio curriculum page! Start with the Fundamentals if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths. Want to upskill fast on new product features and functionality? Our K-12 education management portfolio Channels page has self-paced training that you can access at any time! Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire K-12 education management portfolio curriculum page or view courses below.
Activities, Advisories, and Dorms | eLearning / K-12 Extracurricular eLearning Athletics | eLearning / K-12 Extracurricular eLearning Community Groups | eLearning / K-12 Extracurricular eLearning -
The Blackbaud education management portfolio for Higher Education curriculum is a collection of on-demand courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the education management portfolio for Higher Education curriculum page! Start with the Basics if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths. Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire curriculum page or view courses below.
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The Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management curriculum is a collection of on-demand courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management curriculum page! Start with the Basics if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths. Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management curriculum page or view courses below.
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The ResearchPoint curriculum is a combination of instructor-led courses and on-demand eLearning courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the ResearchPoint curriculum page! Start with the Fundamentals if you’re a new user or view our structured Learning Paths. Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire ResearchPoint curriculum page or view courses below.
Basics of Prospect Research / ResearchPoint eLearning Basics of ResearchPoint / ResearchPoint eLearning Database Configuration and Administration | eLearning / ResearchPoint eLearning Database Maintenance | eLearning / ResearchPoint eLearning Fundamentals Exam 2024 / ResearchPoint eLearning Fundamentals: Essential Skills / ResearchPoint Instructor-led Fundamentals: Overview / ResearchPoint Instructor-led Fundamentals: Query and Selections / ResearchPoint Instructor-led Fundamentals: Research Lists and Tools / ResearchPoint Instructor-led -
The Blackbaud product integration curriculum is a collection of instructor-led courses and on-demand eLearning courses. Have a specific topic in mind? View courses below.
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The YourCause from Blackbaud curriculum is a collection of on-demand courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the YourCause from Blackbaud curriculum page! Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire curriculum page or view courses below.
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The Blackbaud CRM curriculum is a collection of on-demand courses. Not sure where to begin? Visit the Blackbaud CRM curriculum page! Have a specific topic in mind? Search the entire Blackbaud CRM curriculum page or view courses below.
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Courses that Support Microsoft Products
Blackbaud University is built to expand the knowledge of nonprofit employees through our industry experience. In order to extend our software training reach, we’ve developed a curriculum designed around the Microsoft Excel and Word products that nonprofits utilize most.
In these courses, you learn how to get the most out of your nonprofit data in combination with your Microsoft products. These courses will explore analysis methods, data visualization options, and help you save time with impactful little-known features and tools.
Organizational Best Practices Curriculum
As the recognized leader in nonprofit solutions, Blackbaud University is committed to sharing not only our technology expertise, but also our industry experience. The Organizational Best Practices curriculum is designed to give you the knowledge about relevant nonprofit topics you need to be successful. These courses will explore strategies, inspire conversation, and help you apply industry best practices at your nonprofit organization.
Organizational Best Practices offers courses in three distinct pillars:
Fundraising: Learn to create a robust fundraising strategy to maximize your potential — raise more dollars and retain more donors.
Marketing: Learn to craft and share your mission effectively — through multiple channels and with audience focused messages.
Essentials: Learn strategies to optimize your staff and processes across the social good ecosystem — including events, scholarships, finance, and more.