PhotoRobot Academy turns operators, studio managers, network specialists, hardware specialists, and integrators into certified PhotoRobot professionals — online, on-site at PhotoRobot, or in your own studio. Same curriculum, three delivery formats, one verifiable certificate at the end.
How it works
1 — Choose a package
Each role has its own package. Pick the one that matches the work:
- Operator Standard — the broadest entry point. 12 modules, ~14 hours. For operators running the equipment day-to-day.
- Studio Manager Essentials — 6 modules. Strategy, KPIs, workspace + recipe libraries, data plumbing, Industry 4.0 readiness.
- Network Specialist Essentials — forthcoming. Multi-site networking, infrastructure, network troubleshooting.
- Hardware Specialist Essentials — forthcoming. Hardware setup, calibration, maintenance, field service.
- Integrator Essentials — forthcoming. PhotoRobot API, webhooks, ERP / PIM / DAM connectors, shooting-list integration.
- Speciality packages — stack on top once you’re certified: 3D Modeling, OCR, Virtual Catwalk, Medical, Carpet.
Each package leads to a verifiable PhotoRobot certificate with a 2-year validity window. Refresh exam before expiry to extend.
2 — Pick a delivery format
- Online — self-paced, on this Academy site, with module knowledge checks and a final certification exam. Best for studios training one or two people.
- At PhotoRobot studio — 4-5 days, group training in Prague, hands-on with real equipment. Best for new customer onboarding when a small team wants to get certified together.
- In your studio — PhotoRobot Certified Instructor travels to you, 4-5 days on your actual equipment. Best for large teams or equipment-specific quirks that need to be addressed live.
3 — Enroll
Customers receive a voucher code when purchasing a package through PhotoRobot sales. Each voucher is single-use, per-student, and grants access to:
- All modules in the purchased package (textbook + workbook + knowledge check)
- The final certification exam when ready
- Personal certificate (PDF) with QR-code verification on pass
First-time visitors — try the free placement test (forthcoming) to see which package fits you. Or browse the list of modules to preview the curriculum.
Enrollment — sign in with your voucher
This is a content sketch for the student enrollment UI. In Phase A (preview, no auth), this section explains the flow. In Phase B (v0.6+), it becomes a real CF Access + voucher input form.
The enrollment flow for a paying student looks like this:
- You receive a voucher from PhotoRobot sales (email after purchase). The voucher is a code like
OP-STD-2026-A8K3F9. - Click the enrollment link in the email (or visit /enroll directly).
- Enter your voucher code + your email address. Email becomes your login identity.
- Receive a 6-digit code at your email (Cloudflare Access One-Time PIN). Enter it on the next screen.
- You’re in. The Academy site now shows your enrolled packages + tracks your module progress + knowledge check scores. Certificate auto-issues when you pass the final exam.
Phase A note (current): The Academy site is currently a public preview. All content is accessible without enrollment. The enrollment + tracking flow described above will be implemented in Phase B (v0.6+) on a separate functional domain. Pricing, voucher issuance, and proctoring are handled by PhotoRobot sales, not on this Academy site.
What you’ll actually do
A typical Operator Standard student’s path:
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 | Foundations — System overview, safety, network setup, locator. ~3 hours self-paced or ~½ day in class. |
| 2-3 | Daily workflow — Workspace, capture, wizard mode. ~4 hours self-paced or 1 day in class. Hands-on time if equipment available. |
| 4-5 | Camera + lighting — Canon config, lighting setup, lighting hardware. ~3 hours self-paced or 1 day in class. |
| 6 | Production stage 2 — Editing pipeline + troubleshooting. ~2 hours. |
| 7-8 | Practice + certification — Take all module knowledge checks until you score ≥80 % on each. Schedule certification exam. |
| 9-10 | Certification exam + certificate delivery. |
Self-paced online students typically finish in 2-3 weeks; in-person students in 4-5 days. Pace yourself by your role’s demands at your studio.
Get started
- Have a voucher? Enroll now (forthcoming)
- Considering Operator Standard? See the package
- Browse all modules (open preview): Modules library
- Need pricing or sales contact? PhotoRobot sales
- Have questions? PhotoRobot Support
For instructors
PhotoRobot Certified Instructors (CIs) deliver in-person classes at PhotoRobot studio + at customer sites. Instructor candidates: see the Instructor Certification Path (forthcoming) for the steps from Certified Operator → Certified Instructor → Certified Designer.
Existing CIs: switch the site header toggle to Instructor to access delivery notes embedded in every module (time allocation, live demo points, Q&A anticipation, materials checklist).
Languages
Course materials are currently published in English. Czech, German, French, Italian, and Chinese are planned as the content library matures (v0.5+).
Instructors all teach in English; several also teach in Czech, and one in Slovak — see the flags on each instructor card above for their language coverage.
About PhotoRobot
PhotoRobot makes automated photography systems for high-volume product photography studios. Founded in Prague, with the majority of installations now in North America. Customers in apparel, footwear, jewelry, automotive, medical, archive / museum, and carpet industries.
Visit photorobot.com for the company, products, and case studies — or photorobot.io for the interactive configurator, live demos, and the broader product portal.
Meet your instructors
PhotoRobot Academy is delivered by a small team of senior instructors with combined decades of operating, photography, and integration experience across PhotoRobot studios worldwide.
