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title: "What is Smartlead University? What to Expect"
description: "Get a sneak peek of Smartlead University and what to expect from it. Learn how to navigate in your dashboard."
url: https://helpcenter.smartlead.ai/en/articles/232-what-is-smartlead-university-what-to-expect
collection: "Getting Started with Smartlead"
updated: 2026-10-30
language: en
---

# 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.
    

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**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.
    

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## 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.
    

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## 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.