Smart Skills® is not a toolkit.
It is an intellectual system
Our Licensing Philosophy
Smart Skills® was created to elevate how humans work, lead, and live together. Because integrity matters, Smart Skills® expands through intentional partnerships — not replication.
We believe in:
Depth over dilution
Mastery over memorization
Stewardship over scale
Licensing Smart Skills® is not merely permission to use content but an invitation to a carefully designed intellectual system. If you are aligned with that vision, we welcome the conversation.
Smart Skills® Licensing Pathways
Smart Skills® expands through structured partnerships designed to preserve the integrity of the framework while allowing contextual adaptation across sectors and geographies.
1️⃣ Institutional License
(Universities, Schools, Educational Networks)
Designed for higher education institutions seeking to embed Smart Skills® into curricula, co-curricular programming, or leadership development initiatives.
Includes:
Authorized framework integration within defined programs
Curriculum implementation guidelines
Faculty training
Access to assessment architecture
Co-branded delivery rights (where applicable)
Strategic alignment reviews
Does not permit independent rebranding, modification of core definitions, sublicensing, or derivative certification.
2️⃣ Corporate License
(Organizations, Leadership Development Programs)
Designed for corporations seeking structured application of Smart Skills® within leadership, culture, or talent development systems.
Includes:
Authorized internal delivery
Facilitator certification pathway (if applicable)
Strategic customization within defined parameters
Trademark usage within approved scope
Does not allow resale, external certification authority, sublicensing, or derivative frameworks without written agreement.
3️⃣ Academic Research & Citation License
(Scholarly Use & Research Collaboration)
Designed for researchers integrating Smart Skills® into empirical studies or scholarly dialogue.
Permits:
Academic citation
Research collaboration (by agreement)
Scholarly integration with attribution
Does not permit:
Commercial curriculum deployment
Independent training systems
Certification models
Rebranded adaptations
4️⃣ International Strategic Partner License
(Regional Representation & Global Expansion)
Designed for long-term partners representing Smart Skills® within defined geographic territories.
May include:
Regional representation rights
Authorized translation and localization
Certified trainer development within region
Structured revenue-sharing agreements
Co-branded expansion initiatives
International partnerships operate under formal agreements defining:
Territorial scope
Certification authority
Brand usage
Intellectual property boundaries
Renewal and performance criteria
Smart Skills® expands globally without dilution.
Authorized Trainer & Certification Policy
Smart Skills® may only be delivered, certified, or adapted by individuals who have completed an official Smart Skills® authorization process.
Participation in a Smart Skills® workshop or course does not grant the right to:
Reproduce or redistribute materials
Develop derivative programs
Rebrand the framework
Certify others
Translate for commercial use
Integrate into institutional curricula without agreement
Only officially licensed and authorized trainers may:
Deliver Smart Skills® commercially
Use Smart Skills® trademarks professionally
Represent themselves as certified facilitators
We protect the framework not to restrict growth — but to ensure quality, coherence, and fidelity to the original model.
Foundational Principles
All Smart Skills® licenses operate under three non-negotiable principles:
Conceptual Integrity
Core definitions and framework architecture remain unchanged.Attribution Clarity
Smart Skills® is always credited to its original creator.Controlled Expansion
No sublicensing, redistribution, or derivative certification without written agreement.