company logo

Help center

Go to Smartlead.ai
API Documentation
All collectionsGetting Started with Smartlead What is Smartlead University? What to Expect

What is Smartlead University? What to Expect

Get a sneak peek of Smartlead University and what to expect from it. Learn how to navigate in your dashboard.

Overview
Smartlead University is a free learning hub inside your Smartlead account. It brings together product demos, expert courses, webinar recordings, and practical guides so you can master cold email, improve deliverability, and scale outreach without guesswork.

How to Access

  1. Log in to your Smartlead account.

  2. In the bottom left corner of the sidebar, click Academy (the graduation cap icon).

  3. On the Smartlead University page, browse the Smartlead Courses or Smartlead University tab, or use the search bar to find topics like SmartDelivery, APIs, or Copywriting.

Who it is for
New users who want a quick start. Power users and teams who need deeper training on SmartDelivery, Master Inbox, Automations, and Smartlead APIs.

What you get

  • Expert courses with real playbooks

  • Recorded Office Hours with Q&A

  • Step-by-step demos for key workflows

  • Copywriting frameworks and A/B testing ideas

  • Deliverability and infrastructure checklists

  • API and integration tutorials

Featured Courses

  • Personalized Video Prospecting with Sendspark x Smartlead by Ben Wright
    How to use personalized video to drive replies and convert outreach into conversations.

  • Master Cold Email Copywriting by Matthew Lucero
    A complete A to Z guide for writing cold emails that get opened and answered.

  • Scale Your Lead Gen Agency by Nick Abraham
    Proven strategies for automation, hiring, operations, and growth.

  • Leveraging Data and AI for Cold Email Campaigns by Eric Kowlonowski
    Practical ways to use data and AI to personalize, analyze, and optimize campaigns.

Smartlead University Modules

  • Smartlead Demos
    Live demonstrations and onboarding tutorials that walk through core features end to end.

  • SmartDelivery
    Guides on inbox placement, spam monitoring, seed list testing, and interpreting placement results.

  • Smartlead Office Hours
    Weekly webinar recordings with Smartlead experts covering personalization, infrastructure, deliverability, and automation.

  • Copywriting
    Frameworks, subject line testing, tone and length guidance, and examples for higher reply rates.

  • Automations
    Tutorials for building workflows in Smartlead and with n8n, Make, and Zapier. Includes webhook, trigger, and action patterns.

  • Smartlead APIs
    Authentication with API key and OAuth, example curl requests, webhooks, and common CRM and analytics integrations.

  • Email Deliverability and Infrastructure
    SPF, DKIM, DMARC setup, rDNS and IP reputation, bounce handling, list hygiene, and monitoring tools.

  • Ebooks and Video Guides
    Downloadable guides for beginners and advanced users.

  • Smartlead Certified Experts
    Book vetted specialists for strategy, infrastructure, and copy reviews.

FAQs

What is Smartlead University
A free learning hub inside Smartlead with expert courses, recorded Office Hours, demos, and guides for copywriting, deliverability, automations, and APIs.

Is Smartlead University free for all users
Yes. Every Smartlead account has access with no extra cost.

How do I find deliverability setup steps
Open the Email Deliverability and Infrastructure module. It covers SPF, DKIM, DMARC, IP reputation, list hygiene, and bounce handling.

Where can I watch Office Hours recordings
Go to Smartlead University and open Smartlead Office Hours. New recordings are added weekly.

Can I learn how to use SmartDelivery
Yes. The SmartDelivery module explains seed list testing, spam score interpretation, and how to act on inbox placement results.

Do you provide API and integration examples
Yes. The Smartlead APIs module includes API key and OAuth, example curl requests, webhooks, and integration patterns with CRMs and analytics.

Can I get one on one help
Yes. Use Smartlead Certified Experts to book time with vetted specialists for infrastructure, copy, and campaign strategy.

Does this replace Support
No. It complements Support by giving you self-serve training and step-by-step guidance while Support handles tickets and troubleshooting.

Did this answer your question?
😞
😐
😁