BlueStar Academy
BlueStar is committed to educating and empowering its partners to achieve greater success in selling IT solutions. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the industry, we have training for you!
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2026 BlueStar Academy Schedule
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Retail Technology Solutions
June 18-19, 2026
Explore every opportunity to sell specialty technology to retail enterprises, including point-of-sale, back-of-house, digital signage, payments, inventory management, and more.
Intro to Barcoding/RFID
Fall 2026
Learn about the basics of barcoding & RFID technologies, from scanners & readers to printers and media. Use cases, growth strategies, and how to build complete solutions.
Intro to POS & Payments
Fall 2026
Learn about the basics of point of sale technologies and payment processing, how POS connects every part of retail & hospitality businesses, new growth strategies, and overcoming stagnant sales cycles.
BlueStar Academy Overview
What's the In-Person BlueStar Academy experience?
Training takes place at BlueStar US headquarters in Hebron, KY (just down the road from Cincinnati International Airport) over 1.5 days. Training is free to partners (breakfasts, lunch, dinner, and evening entertainment are provided at no cost). Training includes technology lessons, sales strategies, a BlueStar warehouse tour, tech demonstrations, and opportunities to network with your BlueStar team.
How much does BlueStar Academy cost?
In-person BlueStar Academy is available free of charge to BlueStar partners. Travel and lodging are not provided. Meals and entertainment are provided.
What can BlueStar Academy students expect when they enroll?
For the in-person training at BlueStar HQ in Northern Kentucky, students will spend a day and a half exploring topics such as Barcoding and RFID, POS & Payments, Digital Signage, or industry deep dives. Attendees will have ongoing access to online course materials, updates, and a digital community, allowing them to stay connected with BlueStar and their classmates. In the future, fully online courses will be available, as will regional or on-site training at the partner site.
How often is BlueStar Academy held?
We're currently refining our 2026 calendar of sessions. Click "Full Listing" above to see the currently planned courses, register, or sign up for our mailing list to be notified first when courses open.
In which regions is BlueStar Academy available?
BlueStar Academy currently offers in-person training at its US headquarters in Hebron, KY. Expansion of the BlueStar Academy into other regions such as Canada, EMEA, and LATAM is planned.
3345 Point Pleasant Road
Hebron, KY 41048