Training Facilitators Network (TFN) FAQs

Q: Who can join the Strategic Talk Training Facilitators Network?

The TFN is open to all professional strategic management and business trainers and speakers with relevant training experience and qualifications, and are willing and able to travel to MENA to conduct training.

Q: How can I join the Strategic Talk Training Facilitators Network?

To become one of our facilitators, simply  fill out and submit the TNF Registration Form. You will automatically be registered into the TFN and you can update your profile at any time. Registration is free.

Q: How do I submit my training program outlines and publish training materials?

To submit your own training program outline, simply log into your TFN account, click on UPLOAD PROGRAM OUTLINE link to complete training program outline form.

Q: How do I publish my training materials or free resources?

To publish your own training material or free resources, simply log into your TFN account, click on Upload Online Training Materials or Upload Free Resources & Whitepapers link to complete the uploading procedure.

Q: How will I get leads or bookings?

Strategic Talk will be the direct recipient of any leads or program bookings made by clients. We book facilitators depending on the needs and requirements of our clients. If a client's specifications match your qualifications and experience, you will be informed that you have been selected to deliver a training program.

Q: If I am chosen to deliver a training program, what is the subsequent arrangement?

If chosen to deliver a course, you will be duly informed of the schedule. Upon confirmation of your availability, Strategic Talk will arrange and pay for your flight and accommodations. You will receive payment at the conclusion of the course and upon delivery of necessary course documentation and deliverables (handouts, CDs, etc.).

Q: How much will I be paid for delivery of a course?

Facilitator rates are determined on a case to case basis, depending on several factors including the facilitator's experience and the type of training to be provided (soft skills training or certification program). You may also provide information on your daily rate to give us an idea of how much you expect to receive. We do try our best to work within a client's budget, and compensating our facilitators reasonably at the same time.

Q: Can I sell my course materials via Strategic Talk? How much will I get for every sale?

You can submit professional PowerPoint presentations or PDFs related to your training programs or course(s) to Strategic Talk. Upon approval of these materials, Strategic Talk will sell them via its website. For every successful sale of your material, you will receive 50% of the retail price. Strategic Talk will make payment to you (via Cheque or bank transfer) every time when your earnings totaling US$1,000.

Q: Any copyright rules for the published online material?

Without authorization or the consent of the copyright owners, Strategictalk.com users or members shall not copy, modify, adapt, translate, compile in whole or in part of any documents which may infringe the copyright of others and shall not upload and publish these contents to Strategictalk.com, unless you are the legal owner of the document or the document does not infringe the legal rights of any third party. Please see our Copyright Reminder for details.

 

Training Programs FAQs

Q: How do I find a suitable training Program?

Users can search and view all our training programs (Public and In-house) from our website www.strategictalk.com. Our training programs are grouped under selected categories. 

Q: How do I register a public Program?

After you review the contents of a public training program from our website, simply click on the register button to book the public program. You will be able to fill our online registration form covering delegates and organization information. 

Q: How do I inquire about an In-house Program?

After you review the contents of our training programs from our website, you can make your inquiry by simply click on the in-house program register button to fill an online in-house program registration form or send us your inquiry via email to:  training@strategictalk.com

Q:What is included in the fee?

Our fees cover your expert tuition by a senior consultant, a high quality manual and handouts to be used during the workshop and afterwards as a reference document. We also provide refreshments and lunch on the training days.

Q:How can I pay?

After registration, your company will be invoiced and we accept a variety of payment methods, including; bank transfer, bankers draft, cheque or cash.

Q: What is StrategicTalk cancellation policy?

Registrations cancelled more than 7 days before the public program are subject to a US$ 100 administration charge. Registration fees for registrations cancelled 7 days or less before the public program must be paid in full. Delegate substitutions are welcome at any time.

There is no penalty if you cancel or reschedule your in-house workshop within 30 days of the scheduled start of the workshop. If you need to cancel your in-house workshop less than 30 days in advance, there will be a cancellation fee of $2000/. Any costs incurred on your behalf such as airfare, shipping charges, etc., will also be billed to you.

Q: Who is responsible for travel, Visa & accommodation?

As a delegate you are responsible for your travel, visa and accommodation. For special delegate room rate at selected hotels please contact the hotel. Delegates requiring visas should contact the hotel directly as soon as possible.

 

Training Material FAQs  

Q: How do I purchase online training material ?

Users can search and view all our online training materials (English and Arabic) from our website Strategictalk.com. Our online training material are grouped under Strategictalk.com selected categories.  User can view the sample material/ slides before purchase. Our training materials can be downloaded from member area upon successful payment via secure payment gateway (payfort.com).   

Here are the 5 easy steps to purchase online training material:

1 - Browse and view sample slides (English and Arabic)

2 - Select Material Format (PDF or PPT)  and Add to Cart

3 - Review Basket & Place Order

4 - Pay Online

5 - Download Purchased Materials from Member Area

Q: What formats are supported?

Our material comes in two formats: PDF and PPT (Editable version).

Q: After purchase, can I share online PDF training material with others?

No. The purchased training material is intended for your own usage.  Without authorization or the consent of the copyright owners, you are not permitted to sale or share the purchased PDF training material with others.

Q: Can I edit the PPT format of the training materials?

Certainly. You receive unlocked Power Point file that you may use to edit or even export to other format of your choice (e.g. PDF). Our intention is to make it easy for you to use the content.

 

Free Resources FAQs  

Q: What is free Resources?

It is a rich library of white papers and articles on management Insights and best practices, contributed by our network of professional trainers, facilitators, speakers and consultants.

Q: How do I download free resources?

Users can search and view all our free resources (English and Arabic) which shared by our TFN members from our website Strategictalk.com.

Our free resources and whitepapers are grouped under Strategictalk.com selected categories.  User are free to download these resources after log into free ST or TFN member area.

Q: Can non-member download Free Resources?

Free resources is a special service for all our registered members. Both Strategic Talk Community membership and TFN membership are free. Simply register as a free member to enjoy the immediate access to all our free resources. 

Q: Can I share these free resources with others?

Yes. You can share these free resources with friends. You can also recommend the site directly to others by click on the Refer a friend Icon