The Certified Training Consultant (CTC) Institute is a series of six three-hour seminars designed to help people acquire skills necessary to serve as effective consultants and trainers for corporations, government units, and nonprofit organizations.  The CTC Institute is sponsored by Ball State University's Center for Organizational Resources.  The CTC Institute instructors consist of Ball State University personnel, independent consultants, business owners, and corporate trainers.

Where and When…

A special 3 day program that will meet October 15, 16 and 17, 2008 at the Indianapolis Center. Cost of the program is $549.00.

Don't Miss Out…

More than 1,000 people have completed the CTC Institute over the past 21 years.  Read more to find out what past participants have to say:

"The Certified Training Consultant Institute is a must for those entering the consultant field, and for those who are interested in hiring consultants.  Program instructors are seasoned experts with more than 150 years of combined consultant expertise.  I highly recommend this institute."  – Teresa Jeter

"The program was a comprehensive overview of the consulting-training business presented by very capable, real-life experienced facilitators." – Alan Turnbeaugh

"I found the program to be empowering.  This gave me the tools to pursue my future goals and the confidence to proceed." – Cathie Campbell

Program Highlights…

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Trainer or Consultant?

• What is a consultant?
• Why do businesses use consultants?
• What do clients look for in a consultant?
• Inventory of your consulting skills
  

Analyzing the Client's Needs

• The importance of needs assessments
• Performance problems and their causes
• Needs assessment models
• Gathering, synthesizing, and presenting information

Establishing Your Practice

• Advantages and disadvantages of being your own boss
• On your own – do you have what it takes?
• The business plan
• New tax rates
  

From Contact to Contract

• Promoting and pricing your services
• How to write a proposal
• Managing a consulting/training contract
• Consulting ethics
  

Innovative Learning Approaches

• Understanding adult learners
• Planning effective training programs – setting objectives
• Activities that promote learning
• Producing innovative materials
  

Training Implementation and Evaluation

• Utilizing effective training techniques
• Low-cost/no-cost creative training ideas
• Enhancing presentation/facilitation skills
• Evaluation criteria and tools
  

Other Specifics…

Certification Requirements

To be recognized as a Certified Training Consultant, participants will be asked to do the following:

1. Attend all three days.
2. Pass a take-home essay exam, answering four of ten questions.
3. Demonstrate skill as a consultant/trainer by completing a relevant project of the participant's choice.

CEU and CPE Credit

Participation in the Certified Training Consultant Institute earns each participant 1.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 18 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours.  CEU and CPE records are maintained by the School of Extended Education at Ball State University.

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Additional Information

For program and registration information, please contact Suzie Jones at (765) 285-2772.