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!

What is BlueStar Academy?

BlueStar Academy is an immersive 1.5-day, in-person training experience designed to help your sales reps confidently sell modern technology solutions.
You cover travel and hotel — we cover the rest.

Why Send Your Reps?

Accelerate Rep Readiness

Sell with Confidence

Learn from Industry Leaders

Minimal Cost, Maximum Value

Who Will Benefit

New Salespeople

Ideal for reps who are new to the channel or these technologies

  • New to barcoding, RFID, POS, payments, networking, or digital signage
  • Need a strong foundation in how these technologies fit together
  • Benefit from intro-level, structured training
  • Gain confidence in solution selling, not just products


Salespeople Switching Product Focus

Designed for experienced reps expanding or shifting what they sell

  • Moving into new technology categories
  • Transitioning roles or product lines
  • Need a reset on selling approach and positioning
  • Benefit from advanced-level training and refreshed solution-selling perspective


BlueStar Academy offers in-person and online training for BlueStar reseller, ISV, and OEM partners, with both introductory and advanced courses available.

Cost Breakdown

What You Cover

  • Hotel & Transportation

Our preferred hotel is: Marriott Cincinnati Airport
2395 Progress Dr Hebron, KY 41048

Rate: $162 per night (plus applicable taxes)

The Cincinnati Airport Marriott has a free shuttle for all guests as early as 4am and as late as 1am.

We recommend booking early to secure your accommodations at the preferred rate.

What BlueStar Covers

  • Education on Core Technologies (e.g., Barcoding & RFID, POS & Payments, or Digital Signage)
  • Meet and greets with BlueStar execs, BDMs, and account managers
  • A tour of our warehouse automation
  • A course on solution-based selling practices
  • Value-added services to secure more opportunities and impress your customers
  • Networking Happy Hour & Dinner
  • Certificate of completion, access to BlueStar’s new on-demand training portal for continuing education

Upcoming Trainings

Intro to Barcoding/RFID
 March 2026 

Learn about the basics of barcoding, RFID, networking, and solution selling.

Intro to POS & Payments
 March 2026 

Learn about the basics of point of sale technologies, payment processing, networking, and solution selling.

Intro to Digital Signage
April 2026 

Learn about the basics of digital signage, networking, and solution selling.

Meet your Lead Trainer & Host

Mike Monocello

Channel Veteran & Training Specialist @ BlueStar

There's an appetite, a need, for us to educate and help you. When you bring on new sales reps, there's a ramp-up period before they are productive, so anything we can do to shorten that is going to be helpful. The idea of the Academy is to relieve the burden from you and engage with them right away. Bottom line is our goal is to establish the best training in the channel, so we want to meet your needs, whatever those are.

- Mike Monocello

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 lessons, BlueStar warehouse tour, and opportunities to network with your BlueStar team.

How much does BlueStar Academy cost?

In-person BlueStar Academy is available for free to BlueStar partners. Transportation and lodging is 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, and Digital Signage, among others. 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, completely online courses will be available, as well as regional or on-site training at the partner site.

How often is BlueStar Academy held?

We're currently planning our 2026 calendar of sessions. Complete the form above to show your interest and reserve a spot.

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
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