eBay Workshop: How to Become an Education Specialist: May 6, 1-2 PM ET

carly@ebay.com
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Topic: eBay Workshop: Learn how to become an Education Specialist Trained by eBay

Host: eBay Staff
Date: Friday, May 6
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 ET
Location: Canada Town Square Discussion Board

Description: Have you always wanted to teach others how to "Do it eBay" but didn't know how to get started? Or maybe you're already teaching a class but need the right materials and more expertise. If so, then join us for this informative workshop explaining the new Education Specialist Program. The two creators and managers of the program will be on hand to answer your questions about criteria to join, what you will teach and how to make the most out of the program.Click Here to learn more.
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cjohnstonpoweru
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Hi Maureen,

The online course takes between 3-6 hours to complete. Once you are ready to train, the course takes about 6 hours if conducting in a hands-on setting.

-Christy
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moira@ebay.com
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I took the course myself and found it was laid out very well with great content and fun tips. I really liked the way it was integrated with some live demos. It really kept my interset and I found I flew right through the material.

Moira
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vintagemodo
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WOW....that's a quick course.

Once completed, are you expected to begin classes right away, or is it up to the individual to decide when the time is right.

Maureen
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I agree with you Moria. I felt the course was well put together. I thought the demos were great; to see someone actually giving the presentation was helpful.
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moira@ebay.com
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Hi books*n*otherstuff!

Hope you are keeping well. The sun finally came out here.

Moira
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cjohnstonpoweru
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Hi Maureen,
It's up to the individual as to when he/she wants to start teaching. Many instructors choose to start with 1-on-1 training events with family and/or friends. Then, as they gain more confidence and experience, they will start working with small group sessions. Some of the instructors have now even gone on to teach large scale gatherings of 70+ people.

-Christy
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It's a beautiful day here too. 🙂
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vintagemodo
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Hi Christy:

I'm assuming this is an online course exclusively...am I right?

In this 3 to 6 hour format, is instruction time scheduled to specific times, or is it an "at your own pace" format?

Gosh so many questions.....LOL

Maureen
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moira@ebay.com
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Hi vintagemodo,

YOu can start teaching as soon as you feel comfortable. If you are doing a smaller venue, you can plan them and execute them in a short time period. If you are going to do a larger venue, you might want to plan it out a couple months in advance so you can get it all organized.

The bigger the event, the more start up time you need. All of this is covered in the course as well. It talks about what kinds of set ups need what kind of ramp-up time and equipment/considerations.

Moira
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cjohnstonpoweru
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Hello Maureen,

When taking the course to become and Education Specialist trained by eBay, you can take it at your own pace. It is indeed all online and so you can start and stop at your own leisure.

-Christy
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vintagemodo
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Thanks Christy.

I like your answer in post 25. Thats just my speed to enter into anything new.

Maureen
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cjohnstonpoweru
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Why should you take this course?

• eBay Approved Materials
• Advertise your training events in the Education Specialist’s Directory accessible from the eBay site so people can find your events
• Take the course at your leisure from your own computer
• Watch the experts and learn tried and true methods
• Order eBay approved student-training materials – developed for and used by eBay University
• Add the “Education Specialist trained by eBay” logo to your own training web site or business cards
• Increase your credibility and stay up-to-date on the latest eBay features
• Receive ongoing support from training experts
• Chat with other Education Specialist Instructors
• Sign up for optional services such as web hosting
•Take advantage of eBay’s promotional activities
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vintagemodo
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Thanks Christy, Thanks Moira...

Am I right in also assuming that the venue to hold a class can be as formal or as informal as the individual instructor wishes, depending, of course, on the class size or type of people you are instructing...ie: friends, family, or strangers.

Maureen
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cjohnstonpoweru
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Yes Maureen, that's correct.

A few factors that determine setup include: How many people, is it going to be hands-on, etc.

Depending on these factors, you may need mutiple computers, a projector, tables, internet connector..or...just a computer and two chairs.

-Christy
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moira@ebay.com
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Nothing like being in front of a group of 500 people to get your presentation skills up and going! A bit stressful though...

I think starting small is a great idea. In fact, if you have leverage community facilities like a library or a local school, it would be a great way to catch passerby traffic and have an inexpensive place to teach that would have computers for folks to work on.

Moira
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pukmis
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Hi Moira and Christy...
Popped in to say hi
I would like someone to kick me to finish this course!!!
You do not know who is your friend or who is your enemy
...until the ice breaks!!! -unknown
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eBay Workshop: How to Become an Education Specialist: May 6, 1-2 PM ET

Maureen, that's the way I plan on doing classes to begin with.
I'm hoping to have larger classes in the fall. I need the time to find a site, and advertise, etc. For now, I am doing it my home office. There are 3 computers, so I would have to limit myself to 6 students at a time. Or 1 on 1 would be great too.
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cjohnstonpoweru
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Hi pukmis, thanks for stopping by to say hello.

-Christy
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vintagemodo
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Whoa....I didn't think about having computers etc available. I was thinking in terms of theory and maybe some demonstration.

Gee....I'm surprising myself. I thought I was going to sit back and enjoy the discussion, but the questions keep coming.

Maureen
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moira@ebay.com
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I missed a comma up there. If you ahve leverage, community facilities can be a great place to hold your first bigger group.

Moira
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