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

[carly@ebay.com]

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.

[books*n*otherstuff]

Hello Annie,
I would be happy to accomodate you. Step a little closer.....;)

[moira@ebay.com]

For Pete's sake. 'Have'

Another good feature - you don't have to write your own presentation - it is already written for you (and proof read!)

Moira

[pukmis]

Heehee thanks Kim!!!
I am at the moment going through it again...and if I have the
time tomorrow will open the exam!!!
I now have to ...4 people approached me this week to teach them...

You do not know who is your friend or who is your enemy
...until the ice breaks!!! -unknown

[moira@ebay.com]

Hi Pukmis,

GO STUDY! (and good luck on your exam! You'll be a great teacher.

Moira

[pukmis]

Haha thanks Moira for the boost!!! I have also been told that
the high school is looking for people to teach nite classes...
so I shall have to look into that!!!

You do not know who is your friend or who is your enemy
...until the ice breaks!!! -unknown

[cjohnstonpoweru]

"4 people approached me this week" ... Run Pukmis...take that test. Sounds like incentive.

-Christy

[vintagemodo]

The course sounds very interesting and informative.

I have given small lectures to school groups many years ago in conjuction with some volunteer work I was involved with at the time. I also kicked off my own eBay adventure with an online course offered by Community Development. But looking at my recent sales results, I definitely need more practice, before I think of teaching.....LOL.

Maureen

[figgfamily]

I've been thinking about it but the cost is alot for me to handle right now. Als, would ebay have, say a listing of education specialists availble for those that wanted to take the course or would it simply be up to us to advertise?

[cjohnstonpoweru]

Hi Maureen,
You sound like you have the perfect skills to be an Education Specialist trained by eBay. With your teaching and public presentation experience and your initiative ... you'd be the perfect ES.

-Christy

[moira@ebay.com]

I think there is a huge opportunity to be successful teaching these courses here in Canada. For one thing, the country is so big and spread out, it is hard for us to get out to every city and teach these courses. It is also great to get in at the beginning because you can build up a great reputation before the competition gets up to speed.

Moira

[moira@ebay.com]

Hi figgfamily,

We actually link off the site to a listing of all the instructors in Canada so that a student can find someone in their area. We will also be doing more marketing to potential students and helping to drive traffic to the instructors. The way we see it - the more successful the Education Specialists are, the more successful we all are in the end.

Moira

[cjohnstonpoweru]

Hi figgfamily,

Most of our Education Specialists state that a majority of their training income has come as a result of the Online Directory. This Directory is linked to from the eBay website's in the US, Canada and Australia.

We also provide additional marketing resources (ad templates, business card templates) to assist you if you elect to get more advertising on your own.

-Christy

[vintagemodo]

Thanks Christy for your vote of confidence.

I will definitely be considering it.

Are there special times when the course is offered, or is it ongoing?

Also...How does one go about finding the link to sign up?

Maureen

[figgfamily]

Is the course tax deductable as an education or business expense?

[moira@ebay.com]

Here is the page I was talking about in eBay Explained: http://pages.ebay.ca/education/educationspecialist/index.html

As we get more Education Specialists in the directory and they start posting classes, we will expand the marketing efforts to get students to seek out teachers.

Moira

[valuepricedsoftware]

Hi All,

I thought the class was well done and the education Specialist board is lots of help too. I have not doen any classes yet but have some planned for the fall.


The user previously known as Knarfdotca.

[cjohnstonpoweru]

Your welcome Maureen. Yes the program is ongoing so register when and if you're ready. Be sure to follow the link that appears in the first post of this BBS for more information.

-Christy

[moira@ebay.com]

I would check with CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) for that one. It may qualify. I think that is a great questionl, so I will go see if I can find the answer too (about the education expense). As for a business expense, I think you could make a case for it but best to check with a tax accountant on that one.

I'll do some research here as well.

Moira

[figgfamily]

Thanks, you are really making me consider it now! LOL

[moira@ebay.com]

Previously known as Knarf - like the new handle!

Good to see you,
Moira