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The Northstar Foundations & Concepts learning track is designed to give users a strong, practical understanding of the core principles that drive the Northstar platform. This foundational content focuses on how Northstar works, why it’s structured the way it is, and how to think within the system to support real-world operations.
By establishing a shared understanding of key concepts, terminology, and workflows, this program helps teams reduce onboarding time, avoid common setup issues, and gain confidence using Northstar across departments.
This foundational track introduces the essential building blocks of Northstar, including:
How Northstar organizes data and operational workflows
Core platform terminology and system structure
Key modules and how they interact across departments
Navigation basics and everyday system use
Best-practice approaches to setup, configuration, and maintenance
The focus is on conceptual understanding paired with practical application, so learners not only know what to do, but why they’re doing it.
A strong foundation is critical to long-term success with Northstar.
Users who understand the underlying concepts of the platform:
Learn new features faster
Make better configuration decisions
Troubleshoot issues more effectively
Apply best practices consistently across teams
This training ensures everyone is working from the same playbook — creating clarity, consistency, and confidence from day one.
The Foundations & Concepts track is ideal for:
New Northstar users getting started
Team members transitioning into new roles or departments
Organizations onboarding multiple users at once
Existing users who want to refresh their understanding of core concepts
Whether you’re brand new or revisiting the basics, this content sets the stage for success in all future Northstar training.
Northstar Foundations & Concepts is the starting point for your education journey. It provides the groundwork needed to get the most value from:
Module-specific training
Advanced workflows and reporting
Process optimization sessions
Ongoing education and feature updates
Think of this track as the framework everything else builds upon.
For questions about the Northstar Foundations & Concepts learning track or to discuss the best education options for your team, contact the Northstar Education team.