Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between your on-demand trainings and your other trainings?
Our on-demand training programs are available for any organization (groups of individuals) at any time year round. These trainings are often customizable and flexible in terms of their content and scheduling to meet the demands of our customers. Our other program, namely our bi-annual conferences, are events whose time and overall content is preset. These conferences are open to all participants, whether they are sponsored by an organization or they are self-sponsored individuals.
Is there a group discount for any of your trainings and events?
The general answer to this question is yes. The prices of on-demand trainings depends on the topic, complexity of content, length of training, number of participants in the training. Our business team is open to look into and discuss various options for prices our value offerings in in order to accommodate and expand access.
With regard to our biannual events, since we set the prices for individual participants at a very reasonable rate, we will not have much room for fee adjustments. However, we have various levels of group rates for any group with more than three individuals
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Is there any way our organization’s HR and talent development staff can have inputs in the customization of the training programs to be delivered to our staff?
Yes! Our trainers and curriculum designers are open to work with staff from any interested organization to customize the content and delivery methods of our trainings in order to meet the particular needs of each business. In fact we encourage businesses to reach out to our staff, before or after the completion of a training program and share their inputs and feedbacks on what can and shall be improved.
Is there a maximum and minimum number limits as to the number of individuals taking part in an on-demand training our organization has contracted with you?
There is no minimum number requirement for the number of individuals taking part in any of our on-demand trainings. However we often advise our partner organizations to keep in mind the fact that since some of our trainings demand an environment of closer interaction between the trainer and the trainees, it is always important to keep groups to a reasonable size."
Do you conduct a needs assessment for organizations before commencing on a training or do the organizations have to identify their training needs and come up with a request?
We don’t engage in a needs assessment study on behalf of individual organizations or businesses. However, prior to the designing of our on-demand training program curriculum we undertake an intensive investigation of the needs of the particular industry and sector in terms of skill gaps and anticipated needs. Though we don’t offer needs assessment services, our staff are willing to share their views on particular training related issues organizations needs expert opinions.
Do you have a discount for organizations interested in working on multiple on-demand trainings with your institute?
We are open to discuss long term and multi-training schedules with interested businesses.
Who are your trainers and on what criteria are they recruited on?
We evaluate our trainers on industry experience, leadership acumen, academic training and a range of other relevant factors. We put a high value on having ethical and passionate trainers with top notch skills on the topics they train on.
What is the typical profile of an individual who can benefit from attending your bi-annual events?
Our conferences explore fundamental and emerging issues with big-picture implications for the national and global economy. They are most suited for leaders in private and public organizations, as well as anyone with an intellectual or professional interest in keeping up with major developments. We strive to recruit and invite speakers and presenters with a high national and international profile in the areas we cover.
How can we take part in your “Raising Leadership and Boardroom Excellence”?
The primary purpose of this program is to provide senior leadership in certain industries in Ethiopia the opportunity to learn from and network with professionals in the rest of the world. These forums provide a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences, and they can also help Ethiopian business leaders expand their networks with leaders and organizations in other countries. It is important to note that compared to the other opportunities we offer, these programs require a larger investment in terms of financing and logistics than other opportunities we offer.