TalkTools Workshops — Domestic (US) Partner Features and Benefits

We bring our expert Teaching Team and our hands-on, interactive workshops to your practice and your network from across your region —  TalkTools® and Workshop Partner share workshop responsibilities and some of the costs. This is a good option for smaller groups with limited training budgets.

Registrations

• • Registrations are open to the public and posted on the TalkTools® website.
  • TalkTools® sets the registration price and is responsible for managing registrations and payments.
  • To ensure meeting costs are met,  TalkTools® workshops require a minimum number of paid registrations (the minimum number varies by workshop; this is discussed when workshop has been requested):
  • If the minimum number of paid registrations is met, TalkTools® provides 1 free seat for Workshop Partner onsite point of contact + 20% off registration price for Workshop Partner up to 5 staff registrations

Minimum Registration

• • As stated above, TalkTools® requires a minimum number of paid registrations to cover meeting costs. If the minimum number is not met by a certain date prior to the workshop as agreed upon by the Workshop Partner and TalkTools®,  TalkTools® reserves the right to move the in-person training to a virtual streaming or recorded presentation. Additionally, TalkTools® reserves the right cancel the workshop.

Marketing and Promoting Workshops

• • TalkTools® will market and promote co-hosted workshops through our email distribution platform, social media channels and our extended networking groups
  • WORKSHOP PARTNER ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Co-Hosted Workshops are open to public, so the number of registrations is difficult to predict. TalkTools® relies on our Workshop Partners to connect and engage with their local and regional network and social media channels to promote the workshop to ensure the minimum registration number is met or exceeded. 
  • TalkTools® will provide marketing and promotional materials to the Workshop Partner at no cost

Instructor Costs

• • TalkTools® will cover Instructor Speaker compensation.

Practicum/Hands-On Learning Kits

• • The registration price set by TalkTools® includes the cost of practicum (hands-on learning) kits

CEUs

• • The registration price set by TalkTools® includes cost to file CEUs

Shipping Fees

• • Workshop Partner is responsible for a portion of shipping costs (not to exceed $100) for both IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL workshop formats

In-Person Workshops

• • Course Enrollment: Participants are automatically enrolled in the workshop after purchasing a workshop seat on the TalkTools® website. Enrollment includes: a seat to the in-person or virtual workshop and enrollment in the online module of the workshop (includes digital pdf handouts, course exit survey (CEUs) and digital certificates of completion).
  • Instructor Travel:  TalkTools® will coordinate and cover Instructor travel costs
  • Venue: Workshop Partner will facilitate securing free/complimentary meeting space. Venue should include:
    • A/V: meeting space must include projector and screen and connection to laptop.
    • Room set-up: meeting space must accommodate minimum of 25 people classroom-style (table with 2-3 chairs) + additional tables for Instructor’s materials/tools and a table for products.
    • Light Catering: Workshop Partner will furnish light, low-cost refreshments (coffee, water, light breakfast items, snacks). 
    • Parking: parking should be easily accessible and near the venue.
    • Lunch: lunch options should be at or close to the venue
  • Shipping:  10-14 days prior to the workshop date, TalkTools® and Workshop Partner will coordinate shipment of workshop materials, practicum kits (hands-on learning supplies) products for onsite purchases, and any other materials) to the workshop venue.  Workshop Partner is responsible to returning any unused practicum and/or unsold products/tools to TalkTools® in a timely manner (we will supply return shipping labels)
  • Ground Transportation: Workshop Partner will coordinate no-cost ground transportation for the Instructor (to/from airport/hotel/workshop venue).

Virtual Workshops

• • Course Enrollment: Participants are automatically enrolled in the workshop after purchasing a workshop seat on the TalkTools® website. Enrollment includes: a seat to the in-person or virtual workshop and enrollment in the online module of the workshop (includes digital pdf handouts, course exit survey (CEUs) and digital certificates of completion).
  • Shipping: TalkTools® will ship practicum kits (hands-on supplies) remote participant as needed
  • Virtual Meeting Platform: TalkTools®  will manage virtual meeting set-up (i.e., Zoom) and facilitate the virtual workshop.

Workshop Partner “Thank You” Tool Kit

• • TalkTools will send complimentary kit of our latest and most popular tools/products (valued at $300)