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Getting Started

Browse the resources below to learn more about getting started with the BlackBerry® platform. To receive content and curriculum resources for use in your classroom, register for the BlackBerry Academic Program.

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  • BlackBerry
    Developer Zone
  • BlackBerry Technical
    Solution Center
  • Developer
    forums
  • Academic developer
    network forums

BlackBerry Developer Zone

The BlackBerry® Developer Zone provides access to development tools and downloads, and information about developing applications for BlackBerry smartphones and the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet.

  • Find tools and resources such as:
  • Code signing keys
  • Software development kits (SDKs)
  • BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators
  • Developer community programs
  • Visit the BlackBerry Developer Zone

BlackBerry Technical Solution Center

Learn more about the BlackBerry solution in this technical knowledge base. Access troubleshooting tips for top issues and read knowledge base articles to find solutions for specific issues.

View the BlackBerry Technical Solution Center

Developer forums

Engage with developers, other academics and other professionals through the developer support forums.

  • Forum topics include:
  • BlackBerry App World™
  • Java development
  • Web and WebWorks development
  • BlackBerry® Enterprise Server development
  • BlackBerry® Tablet OS SDK for Adobe® AIR®
  • Testing and deployment
  • Visit the developer support forums

Academic developer network forums

Connect with other members of the academic community and share suggestions for the BlackBerry Academic Program team. Learn how other academics are using BlackBerry Academic Program content and find out about news and updates within the BlackBerry academic community.

Visit the academic developer network forums

Additional resources

Instructor guides

The BlackBerry Academic Program instructor guides provide assistance with incorporating BlackBerry content into your curriculum, including lab set up. Instructor guides are available by request only to instructors that have registered for the BlackBerry Academic Program.

Register for the BlackBerry Academic Program to access the instructor guides

If you've already registered for the BlackBerry Academic Program, email BlackBerryAcademicProgram@rim.com to request the instructor guides.

BlackBerry device orders

You may be eligible for free BlackBerry devices for use in your classroom. Contact a BlackBerry Academic Program Specialist at BlackBerryAcademicProgram@rim.com to learn more.

Webcasts

Get an introduction to BlackBerry application development through a number of developer webcasts.

Center for Mobile Education and Research (CMER)

Learn about the CMER and their mission to enhance mobile education and learning, and provide leadership in integrating mobile devices into computer science curriculum.

Visit the CMER website

Learn

Get access to curriculum resources, BlackBerry software and more.

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Join

Become part of the BlackBerry Academic Program today.

Register for the BlackBerry Academic Program

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