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Post by angel97701 on Feb 3, 2018 5:59:05 GMT
So has any one else had experience with the classes over at Altenew? I applied for the Educator Program, not realizing that they would require all classes to be taken at the prospective educator's expense with a slight discount of 10%, this is not listed in the application process. I do like their stamps and dies and own a few sets. I couldn't see spending $140 or so to become an educator with the hopes of demonstrating and a discount of 10%? It almost seems like more of a marketing pitch to get more crafters to take their classes. I've not taken their classes and consider myself an advanced stamper with over 20 years experience, having taught at local stamp/scrapbook stores in their heyday. I also played a lot with inks and such in the last 2 years while on the DT for an ink company. I just couldn't see spending that amount when I would rather be buying product! What do Peas think?
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Post by missymarlin on Feb 3, 2018 7:52:25 GMT
Your post piqued my interest. I looked at their program and class descriptions. The classes I browsed through seemed to be to be awfully basic supposedly teaching skills that anyone who has been around for a little while should have already acquired. These might be fine for a rank beginner, but I think I would be bored out of my skull by them. I also was shocked by probable costs when one considers the list of stamp sets which are the focus of just the first 2 "layering" classes. There are 10 sets listed for each class. At a cost of up to $21 each set, along with the sentiments and dies that they want you to use, each class could cost hundreds of dollars. If one has unlimited funds and time, it might be worthwhile, but I can't imagine doing it myself. After reading about this, I think I'll just take my craft dollars and move on to another company, thank you.
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Post by LisaDV on Feb 3, 2018 16:39:24 GMT
I think this is standard for any certification in any field that the one obtaining the certification pays for it. They are giving you a certification that allows you to better market yourself as a teacher. I don't think the price is unfair. In the FAQ it did say that the classes were 8.95 each. Ranger U made you go to their facility in NJ for their certification and yes, you paid to be there plus your hotel, etc.
That said, with no local scrap stores, the only places here (by me) that you could market yourself are Joann's, Michael's and the adult education system through the college that do day or month style classes. It might help in the adult education system, but I don't think it's needed for the stores. It could help if you were trying to sell classes online too.
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Post by don on Feb 3, 2018 17:15:58 GMT
Who looks at an instructors certification to determine whether or not to take a class. Certifications, IMHO, simply make the holder feel good abut themselves, and provide a cash flow for the certifying body.
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Post by JustTricia on Feb 3, 2018 18:26:34 GMT
Who looks at an instructors certification to determine whether or not to take a class. Certifications, IMHO, simply make the holder feel good abut themselves, and provide a cash flow for the certifying body. I do for certain things. The Copic class I took, for one. But I thought getting a certification for Altenew just seemed odd. |
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Post by twillerbee on Feb 3, 2018 19:43:25 GMT
I had crated a thread about this a while ago and yes it seems too odd for them to have an educator program. It is nothing else but promoting their classes and make people take their classes at a discounted rate. PREVIOUS THREAD |
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Post by anniefb on Feb 3, 2018 22:13:56 GMT
Yep, just to get more people to sign up for classes. With all the free content available, they have an uphill battle I think. Something like Copic certification I can understand, but not this. Certainly not something I'd be interested in.
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Post by angel97701 on Feb 4, 2018 1:32:35 GMT
I had crated a thread about this a while ago and yes it seems too odd for them to have an educator program. It is nothing else but promoting their classes and make people take their classes at a discounted rate. PREVIOUS THREADThanks for the link. So it is not just me that thinks it is more about a marketing scheme to make more money, not really a benefit for the "educator". They also try to make it sound so exclusive, like we might take you in the next round, and please reply by a certain date so if you choose not to participate someone on the waiting list can get in. |
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