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 80,000 Emails: Since we launched our business, we have sent and received over 80,000 emails. Among those 80,000 emails, we have found that 20-30 questions come up over and over again. We have created this page of our website with questions and answers to help you easily and quickly learn all about our certification programs.
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- When do your training programs start?
- When are the exams offered?
- When and where do I take the exam?
- How many hours do I need to study?
- How much does tuition cost?
- What are the benefits of completing your certification programs?
- How much will it cost to complete two of your certification programs over the next year?
- What if I have questions about the course material?
- When will I get my test results?
- How can I utilize the "author status" position I have earned as alumni?
- Why should I consider hiring someone who has completed one of your certifications?
- Do you offer tuition scholarships?
- Why should I pay for my employees to complete one of your certifications?
- What makes the certification programs offered at BusinessTraining.com different?
- What can I add to my resume or business card after passing the exam?
- What is the tuition due for each program?
- I live outside of the United States, can I still earn one of your business certifications?
- How do I register for the program?
- What happens if I do not pass the exam?
- Is tuition refundable?
- Can I change my examination date?
- Where can I get the required books?
- Can I take two programs at once?
- Are there any program prerequisites?
- What score do I need to pass the examination?
- Do I need to pass each module of the test to pass the whole exam?
- I am currently a student. What are the benefits of earning one of your certification programs for me?
- What methods of payment are accepted for the tuition?
When do your training programs start?
Registration for BusinessTraining.com programs is open on a rolling basis, allowing you to join and begin our certification programs at any time. You can complete the program in 1-2 months or over 12+ months, studying just 45 minutes a week, or 8 hours a week. Since our programs are based on required readings, a study guide, and video modules, it can be completed at your own pace and on your own schedule.
The only set dates in our program are our examination dates. Our exams are held annually on January 10th, April 10th, July 10th, and October 10th. No custom examination dates are allowed. We do not and cannot allow any exceptions to this due to the volume of email inquiries and participants we work with. Once registered for our programs, you will complete the course project (further explained in the program study guides). After completing the program project and submitting it for grading, you will be able to choose your exam date from the four aforementioned. Please notify us of your exam date no later than 3 weeks before the scheduled date.
When are the tests for programs offered here at BusinessTraining.com?
Our exams are held annually on January 10th, April 10th, July 10th, and October 10th. No custom examination dates are allowed. We do not and cannot allow any exceptions to this due to the volume of email inquiries and participants we work with. Once registered for our programs, you will complete the course project (further explained in the program study guides). After completing the program project and submitting it for grading, you will be able to choose your exam date from the four aforementioned. Please notify us of your exam date no later than 3 weeks before the scheduled date.
When and where do I take the exam?
Our programs are offered 100% online. Our exams are offered 4 times a year: January 10th, April 10th, July 10th, and October 10th. There are no testing centers, and no set time that you need to take your exam on the date of your examination, but you will only have 2 hours to complete the online test. You will be timed through our testing software online, and you will only be allowed to login once. Be sure you’re ready to begin your exam before you login!
Your login and password for the exam will be made available to you the night before your scheduled exam. You will then have from 12am on the date of your scheduled exam to 12am the following day to begin and complete your exam. (This is based on Eastern Standard Time [GMT -5].) Do not sign in until you are ready to complete the exam.
How many hours should I study the required readings and audio/video resources before I take the examination?
Most professionals take ~75-100 hours to prepare for our exams. The specific program and your past experience and/or education can affect this, however, by reducing or adding an additional 25 hours to these estimates. We have built our programs to be the most challenging business certifications available. They are not easy and take consistent studying, reading, and reviewing to complete. This lack of ease helps to build credibility and respect for those holding these professional designations. Programs that are easy to pass, unchallenging, and low quality do not increase or improve one’s professionalism.
What is the tuition due for each program?
Tuition for each of our training programs is $1,450 for those who register for one of our programs, and $1,950 for those who register to complete two programs. The best value is received when you register for three programs at $2,350 or five programs for $2,750. We charge less in tuition than most University courses while trying to deliver the most practical, valuable, and hands-on training on these niche subjects as possible.
If you cannot afford tuition when paid all at once we have payment plans available, and if you would like to apply for a $800 tuition scholarship please submit our business scholarship application.
What are the benefits of completing your certification programs?
Our certification programs can help you:
- Quickly gain additional specialized knowledge within highly valuable business niches
- Enhance your credibility, resume, and total value in the marketplace
- Complete our training programs in 2-4 months from anywhere in the world
How much will it cost to complete two of your certification programs over the next year?
Each of our programs costs a flat fee of $1,450 when paid for separately, and there are no technology fees, testing fees, testing center fees or study aides to purchase. The only non-required additional fees could possibly come from re-taking the examination if you failed the test the first time around within your program ($127). You may complete as many of our certification programs as you would like but you may only enroll in four at any one point in time and we recommend only completing one or two at a time if you are also working or completing coursework elsewhere. Five training programs within our platform can be taken for $2,750.
What if I have questions about the materials before the examination?
If you have specific questions about your program please see the program resource hub created for that certification within BusinessTraining.com. If the study guide found within the resource hub does not help please review our FAQ here, or email our team at Team@BusinessTraining.com and we will help answer your question. We have experts assigned to each program we offer who helped choose the books, create the study guide, and record the video modules for each of our programs.
How long will it take to receive my grade after I have completed the examination?
Grading begins after you have completed your exam, and results will be sent to all participants a month from the date of your examination. So if your exam date was January 10th you will get your grade back by February 10th, a month later. If you passed, you will be sent our official certificate in the mail, so please be sure to confirm your mailing address. If you fail, you are welcome to re-take the exam for $127. You can register to retake the exam with us over the phone, or by email at Retake@BusinessTraining.com.
How can I utilize the "author status" position I have earned as alumni?
Please take a look at the websites that we run as seen at the bottom footer of our free resources website at this URL: http://BusinessTraining.com/resources. Review the sites within our network and then write a 100% original piece of advice, best practices, an email based interview, or a book review related to one of those topics. Our team will then review the piece and if it fits the goals of the site it will be published with your byline or link back to your personal website or profile online at Linkedin.com or elsewhere. To submit an article, please email us at Team@BusinessTraining.com.
Why should I consider hiring someone who has completed one of your certification programs?
Some professionals are pro-active and take their level of knowledge and career seriously. They constantly re-invest in themselves and improve how efficiently and effectively they can produce results for their employers. However some other professionals are very slick talkers and marketers of themselves and they can sometimes outshine the genuine hard working and well trained professionals who would help your company make more money. The certification programs we offer are the most challenging in the business world and if someone has completed one or several of these it is because they have dedicated hundreds of hours in studying these concepts and best practices and at some level have mastered them.
Do you offer tuition scholarships for those who can't afford tuition?
If you would like to apply for a $800 needs-based scholarship discount please submit our business scholarship application.
Why should I pay for my employees to complete one of your certification programs?
Our programs are built based on what is practical and used in the marketplace today. We do not use traditional textbooks or even professors in most cases; instead, we rely on expert interviews, what really works in the real world, and case studies. Our programs can help select members of your company or whole teams move up the learning curve in just 2-4 months within several high value niches that can pay dividends back to your company in more effective, efficient, creative, and motivated employees. If you pay for an employee or set of employees to complete our program and they do not receive valuable best practices, tips, and valuable strategies you may email us and request your full tuition refund. We are dedicated to making our programs worth not $1,450/each, but at least $10,450 each - our goal is to create programs which are worth at least 10x more than the tuition paid for them.
What makes the certification programs offered at BusinessTraining.com different from other professional designations?
There are three main differences which include focus, application, and price.
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Our programs are some of the most challenging business designation and certification programs
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The certification programs we offer are not mandated by a university, not based on theory, and do not slog through slow moving 400 page textbooks. Our programs are built based on what is practical, considered a best practice, and is valuable today in the real business world.
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The business designation and certification programs we offer all cost $1,450 each (when registering for just one program), less than a typical 3 credit course at a university - yet you receive more practical knowledge and training and you are able to add this third party verification of your specialized knowledge to your resume.
What will I be able to add to my resume after completing this program? What tangible benefit I will receive in terms of positioning my knowledge and skills against others competing for similar jobs?
Participants who complete our program and pass our challenging examination should be able to add a new entry to their resume or online business profile along with three bullet points which describe the new tactics, abilities, and strategies the participant has picked up within the program. Please login to BusinessTraining.com after you have registered to view suggestions on what may be added to your resume once you have completed the specific program you have signed up for.
What is the tuition due for each program?
Tuition for each of our training programs is $1,450 for those who register for one of our programs, and $1,950 for those who register to complete two programs. We charge less in tuition than most University courses while trying to deliver the most practical, valuable, and hands-on training on these niche subjects as possible.
If you cannot afford tuition we have payment plans available, and if you would like to apply for a $800 tuition scholarship please submit our business scholarship application.
I live outside of the United States, can I still earn one of your business certifications?
Yes, we have crafted the designation programs that we offer so that you may take the test online from anywhere in the world. By using a dual layered IP tracking and password system, and by making the exam timed we allow participants to complete the examination from their place of work or home anywhere in the world. In the past 18 months alone we have had participants complete our program from the UK, Switzerland, China, India, Australia, South Africa, Canada, Mexico, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Russia, Brazil and over 30 additional countries.
I know that I want to earn one of your certification programs, how do I register for the program?
Registration is now open on a rolling admissions basis meaning that while space is limited you can register now for the program if you wish and choose from any of our examination dates that line up well with your schedule so that you can complete the full program in 2-3 months or 8-12+ months if that fits your needs better.
I have read that your certification programs are very challenging and rigorous, what happens if I do not pass the exam? Can I take it again?
Yes, anyone who has failed one of our programs may take it a second or third time. Also if you miss your examination date this is considered a failing grade as well. If you miss your scheduled exam date or fail the exam there is a $127 fee to retake the exam, complete this form by clicking here.
What if I register for a program and then change my mind. Can I get a full refund for the cost of the program?
Yes, you may receive a full refund if you decide not to complete the program. We provide a 100% no questions asked refund within the first 3 weeks regardless of the reason, this allows you to evaluate our study guide, required readings, and the industry tools and educational video content provided to you within BusienssTraining.com and the BT Business Association as part of your membership. To cancel your registration, please send us your request via email to team@businesstraining.com.
I would like to change my scheduled exam date. Am I able to do so?
Of course! Just send an email at least 3 weeks before your scheduled exam. Please send this email to our team or your program coordinator (found on the program’s homepage or syllabus) and we can update our roster accordingly. Since we offer on-going registrations and the option to set your exam after you feel you have had sufficient time to prepare, you may not need to change your exam date except in the case of an emergency or schedule-change.
Please be sure to let us know about your need to move your scheduled exam at least 3 weeks before your scheduled exam. If you do not change your exam date no later than 3 weeks before your scheduled examination and you miss your exam, you will be need to pay the $127 re-take fee and complete the form found here. This is the same fee paid by those who fail the exam, and to avoid this fee, please contact us in a timely manner. This policy had to be put in place as we now serve 1,000's of participants and alumni, this means last minute changes are no longer possible.
Where can I buy the books that are required to study for the designation programs you offer?
First register for a program and then login to BusinessTraining.com to gain access to the resource hub for this program. There you will the multimedia resources, require readings, study guide, and tips for completing that specific certification program.
Right now, every one of our books are available on websites such as Amazon.com, Half.com, and Borders.com, and if you are based within the United States over 80% of these books may be obtained for free from your public library.
Is it possible to complete two certification programs at one time?
You are welcome to complete up to four certification programs at a time. If you are working full time or completing other coursework we would recommend that you complete no more than two certification programs simultaneously. Our programs are each structured to be 2-4 months long, but you can decide to complete them in 12 months instead if necessary. Regardless of the number of programs you have registered for, you are permitted to take as long as you need.
What are the prerequisites for the completing your certification programs?
You must have at least one year of experience to get certified in through one of our programs. Each of our programs are built as continuing education and professional self-improvement programs.
What score do I need to pass the examinations offered within your programs?
To pass you must earn a grade of 80% or higher. While the exam is designed to be rigorous and thorough most individuals who have read the required readings and invested a significant amount of time studying for the test should do well. The exam is offered 100% online so you may complete it from your place of work or from home if you wish. The exam uses a dual layered IP tracking and password system to prevent abuse and it has successfully been used with over 1,000 program participants in the past.
Do I need to pass each module of the test to pass the whole exam?
Just an overall grade of 80% is all that is required to pass the exam. These points can be earned in any section of the exam.
I am currently a student. What are the benefits of earning one of your certification programs for me?
Our programs have been designed for experienced business professionals and students alike, but typically only graduate students may complete our programs since there is a one year of experience requirement for each of the certifications we offer. As a student you will gain critical knowledge needed to compete within the area of business you prefer to work in. This program can also help you obtain internships because our team provides networking, resume construction, resume template, and internship video advice resources. Starting your career with this knowledge base can save you years of job experimentation within various roles. As a BusinessTraining.com certification holder you have an advantage over others with the same degree, employers seek those who have taken the initiative to gain additional knowledge relevant to their career.
What methods of payment are accepted for the tuition?
To ensure that everyone can register for our programs, we offer a number of ways to pay for tuition. We accept web or fax-based credit card and debit card orders, payment by check, Western Union payments, or Paypal. You can also call our offices during normal business hours to register for our programs over the phone. Please feel free to call our office at (503)-922-2752 , Monday through Friday, from 9am-5pm PST.
To register for our programs online with our registration forms, please click here.
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