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# Implementing Slate

## Get started

Implement Slate for:

- 🪪 [Admissions](/docs/implementing-slate-for-admissions)
- 🎓 [Student Success](/docs/implementing-slate-for-student-success)
- 🤝 [Advancement](/docs/implementing-slate-for-advancement)

## Implementation FAQ

#### What’s the implementation timeline for Slate?

- The Slate implementation timeline depends on your institution's priorities, internal resources, and desired functionality.
- Slate is process-built: you can complete implementation in phases or by functional area.
- Go-live goals can be set for days, weeks, or months, depending on variables such as staff availability, training, and time allocation.

**📖 Further reading:** See [How Long Does a Slate Implementation Take?](/v1/docs/implementation-timeline-considerations) for a detailed breakdown of the implementation timeline

#### Who are Slate Admins, and what do they do?

Slate Admins are the project leaders for your Slate implementation. They should be well-versed in your business processes and overall data needs. As a team, they will:

- Gather information from stakeholders
- Set goals for your team
- Complete implementation objectives

#### How long does it take to get Slate Certified?

- We recommend allocating 2-3 hours per day over several weeks for 40 hours to complete the Fundamentals coursework, including the exercises.
- We recommend you schedule working sessions with your colleagues during this period to exchange learning experiences.

📖 **Further reading:** [Slate Certified](/v1/docs/slate-certified)

#### How do I add users to my Slate database and Clean Slate test environment?

See [User Accounts → Adding a User](/docs/user-accounts#adding-a-user).

#### Will we be assigned an account or project manager?

- The Technolutions' Client Success Team functions as a cohesive unit to guide your team through implementation and long-term database management.
- Client success supports your team's use and maximization of resources while sharing best practices and establishing community connections.

#### What are Slate Preferred Partners?

- The Slate Preferred Partners program helps pair Slate institutions with resources and expertise for a wide range of budgets and needs.
- Institutions looking for supplemental Slate support and integration services can contact our [Slate Preferred Partners](https://technolutions.com/community/slate-preferred-partners) directly to discuss their needs.
- Explore the Slate Preferred Partner directory in **Database → Support Resources → Discover Slate → Preferred Partners**.
- Your team continues to have full access to all Slate-provided resources regardless of your decision to engage with a Preferred Partner or other third-party vendors.

#### How do we develop a project plan?

- Whether you adopt Slate for [Admissions & Enrollment](/v1/docs/phase-iii-implementation#phase-i-0-1), [Advancement](/v1/docs/advancement-implementation-checklist#datasets-and-relationships-0-0), [Student Success](/v1/docs/), or all three, there is a path-specific project checklist in the Knowledge Base for you.
- Organizations expand upon these step-by-step outlines to create more detailed project plans by adding go-live dates and team member assignments.
- See [Community Conversations](/v1/docs/community-conversations) to learn more about registering for these support conversations to help with your project planning.

#### What resources are available to implement Slate?

- Find a list of comprehensive resources in **Database → Discover Slate.**
- Resources range from self-service documentation and webinar recordings in Knowledge Base to Slate peer- and staff-supported Community Conversations and [Community Forums](https://community.technolutions.com/using-the-slate-community).

#### What are Community Conversations?

- [Community Conversations](/v1/docs/community-conversations) are recurring live community discussions on various Slate strategies and topics.
- Tracks explore managing Admissions/Enrollment, Student Success, and Advancement in Slate.
- They provide the opportunity to learn and contribute to the broad knowledge of the Slate community, which includes Technolutions staff expertise and the experiences of your colleagues at other institutions.

#### How do we integrate Slate with our external systems?

- Slate integrates successfully with a wide variety of software applications, including student information systems, business intelligence solutions, and enterprise content management systems.
- See [Importing & Exporting](/docs/importing-exporting) for more information.