Semsphere Train & Certify program is open to everybody interested in semantic technology. Specifically, the Semsphere For Individuals offers are designed for the following target groups:
Researchers (graduate-level students or above)
Evangelists
Hobbyists
Professionals (IT Project Managers, Software/Application Developers and Architects)
The Semsphere Solutions for Indiviuals*
There are several ways how you can learn, train and certify. The Semsphere Solutions for Individuals are created to give you an overview about Semspheres' reommendations towards training, learning, examination and certification path for both scenarios online or offline. Finally it depends on you, your initial level of knowledge and what you want to do with your newly learned knowledge. If you are not sure which solution is the right one for you, feel free to contact us.
Semsphere On-Site Learning: Traditional instructor led training-
Semsphere Distance Learning: Courses are hosted on a semester basis. Register to take part in weekly courses via webinars, concluding with online certification examination. -
Semsphere Self-Learning: Sign on to the Semsphere Online Training Center (OTC) to gain access to course materials and learn at your own pace. Once you are prepared, your then able to take the online certification examination.
Registration is easy, the course material is complex, and it is difficult to obtain a STI International endorsed certification - but it's well worth it and we're here to help you through the process.
Semsphere On-Site Course: Attend Course (Offline)
The one-stop-shop: attend a Semsphere Training and take the exam. Our Course Calendar knows more about upcoming courses.

The easiest and fastest way to become a certified semantic technologist is to attend one of our offered courses. The instructor led trainings guarantees success, satisfaction and gives you the possibilities to interact with other trainees and to ask your specific questions during the course. Don't miss the chance to talk with the instructor during the breaks. This scenario is the Semsphere preferred way for offline training & certification.
Advantages:
Direct contact with trainer
Interact with other trainees
More personal - get your questions answered
Better Hands-On experience
The failure risk is very low
The Semsphere OTC (Online)
Use the Semsphere Online Training Center (OTC) to learn, train and certify.

If you don't want to attend a training on-site because you can't find a course fitting your schedule or the next Semsphere Training Center is not around the corner, you can use the Semsphere OTC. You have access to all required learning materials, hands-on-labs, and recommended software. This is the Semsphere preferred way for online training & certification.
Advantages:
Location independent
No travel time
Fit to your time schedule
Access all course related material and software
The failure risk is low
Semsphere Self-Learning
Learn by yourself and take the exam online (Off/Online)
Take the exam only - think you are smart enough to pass the first level?

Semsphere offers the possibility to learn by yourself and take the exam online using the Semsphere Online Training Center. We will tell you what your chosen certification curriculum is about and you can learn by yourself using your own resources. If you think you are prepared enough and have earned sufficient knowledge during your Self-Learning you can take the exam online and earn your certificate.
Disadvantages:
No contact with the Semsphere Trainers
No support during your selfstudies
You are on your own
The failure risk is very high
Learn by yourself with our course material (Online)
Learn offline, take exam online - buy course material and recommended readings online from the Semsphere Store and take your exam online through the OTC.

Simiular to the "learn by yourself and the exam online" but with one major advantage: you have access to our official course material. You can buy our course material online through the Semsphere Store and start training on your own. The hands-on-labs, collateral webinars, additional readings and papers or downloadable recommended software is not covered in this scenario. However, you can buy additional materials at the Semsphere Store.
Disadvantages:
Limited contact with the Semsphere Trainers
You are partly on your own
Hardly personal interaction
The failure risk is high
*Additional terms and conditions may apply. Prerequisites may apply. For further information visit the Semsphere Train & Certify pages. The Academy Trainer Certification, learning material, software and other Academy Trainer related course, training or learning material are neither available at the Semsphere Online Training Center nor can they be purchased at the Semsphere Store or through other Semsphere sales channels. The Academy Trainer requires the Semantic Technology Specialist Certificate and the Semantic Technology Professional Certificate. After earning both certificates trainees are entitled to attend an Academy Trainer course. Academy Trainer courses are offered as an on-site course only. The final exam can be done on-site or at the Semsphere Online Training Center. For further information about terms and conditions regarding the Semsphere Solutions for Individuals feel free to contact us This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
