Getting Started as an Educator
Learn how to become a Cicero educator and set up your profile.
Overview
The Educator Console allows dental professionals to create, publish, and manage educational content on the Cicero platform. Share your knowledge with the dental community and earn revenue from your content.
Educator Types
Cicero supports two types of educator accounts, each with different features:
Individual Educator
For solo content creators:
| Feature | Available |
|---|---|
| Create and publish content | Yes |
| Personal profile | Yes |
| Analytics dashboard | Yes |
| Receive payments | Yes |
| Referrals | Yes |
| Participants/Team | No |
Best for: Individual dental professionals sharing their expertise.
Platform Educator
For organizations, institutions, or collaborative groups:
| Feature | Available |
|---|---|
| Create and publish content | Yes |
| Platform/organization profile | Yes |
| Analytics dashboard | Yes |
| Receive payments | Yes |
| Referrals | No |
| Participants/Team | Yes |
| Multiple educators | Yes |
| Role-based permissions | Yes |
Best for: Universities, dental organizations, multi-educator platforms.
Key Differences Summary
| Feature | Individual | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Team Management | No | Yes (Participants) |
| Referral System | Yes | No |
| Profile Type | Personal | Organization |
| Content Ownership | Personal | Shared |
| Payment Distribution | Direct | Split (Platform + User Fee) |
Becoming an Educator
Requirements
To become a Cicero educator:
- Valid Cicero account
- Professional credentials
- Agree to educator terms
Application Process
- Navigate to Educator Program page
- Review the benefits and requirements
- Accept the educator agreement
- Choose your educator type (Individual or Platform)
- Complete your educator profile
- Start creating content
Accessing the Educator Console
Navigation
- Sign in to your Cicero account
- Click Educator Settings (or Platform Settings) in the navigation
- You'll enter the Educator Console
Console Navigation
The sidebar shows different options based on your educator type:
Common Options:
- Back to Education
- Add Content
- My Content / Platform Content
- Certificates
- Dashboard
- Payments
- Profile
Individual Only:
- Referrals
Platform Only:
- Participants
Next Steps
- Manage your content - View and edit your content
- Create new content - Use the Add Education wizard
- View analytics - Track your performance