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Blackboard Learn with the Ultra Experience Cohort

Join our cohort program to help deepen your understanding of the Ultra experience for Learn

Starting in September. Register today.

1 hour-long session per week for 8 weeks, with two time slots to attend!

About the series

We understand that preparing for a move to the Ultra experience Learn requires thoughtful planning, preparation, and support. That’s why we’re excited to offer a cohort program that can provide you with valuable information and best practices to ensure your success.

The Blackboard Learn with the Ultra Experience Cohort is an 8-week program program positioned to deepen your understanding of the Ultra experience for Learn and provide you with the information and answers you need as you consider and/or plan a transition to the new interface. This program consists of weekly, 1-hour, virtual meetings using Collaborate, providing direct access to our product experts and your peers moving along a similar path. We will run 2 identical sessions every week to accommodate your busy schedules. You only need to attend one.

Series 1 – Starting in September. Register today.

Series 2 – Starting in September. Register today.


Who should attend these sessions?

  • IT Professionals, System Administrators, and Academic Technologists

If there are additional colleagues from your institution that you would like for us to include in the Cohort, simply email their name(s), title(s), and email address(es) to community@blackboard.com

What is the Cohort curriculum?

  • An Introduction to SaaS Deployment for Learn
  • Overview of the Ultra experience for Learn
  • Ultra Course View Deep Dive: Designing an Ultra Course
  • Ultra Course View Deep Dive: Course Communication
  • Ultra Course View Deep Dive: Assessments & Grading
  • Integrations and Learning Analytics
  • The Ultra experience Roadmap

Why Should You Join?


Garner the information and answers you need as you consider and/or plan a pilot and transition to the Ultra experience

Gain direct access to our Blackboard Learn Product Team to have your most pressing questions answered surrounding the Ultra experience

Network with participating institutions on a similar path

100% of cohort participants affirmed they left the cohort more knowledgeable about Learn with the Ultra experience at the conclusion of the 8-week program."

Register Today!