Frequently Asked Questions

 

WHAT COURSES DO YOU OFFER?

HOW LONG ARE YOUR COURSES?

CAN YOU CUSTOMIZE YOUR COURSES TO FIT OUR CORPORATE FORMAT?

SPEAKING FOR SUCCESS IS YOUR CORE CLASS AND ITS 2 DAYS BUT CAN IT BE SHORTENED?

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN TAKE A CLASS AT ONE TIME?

WHAT CREDENTIALS DOES CATALYST HAVE TO TEACH THE COURSES IT DOES?

WHAT IS THE LARGEST GROUP YOU HAVE TRAINED?

DOES CATALYST EVER TRAIN OR SPEAK AT CONFERENCE BREAK OUT SESSIONS?

DO YOU DO AFTER DINNER SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS?

WHAT IS NEEDED FOR A TRAINING COURSE AT MY COMPANY?

WHAT DOES CATALYST REQUIRE TO TRAIN A COURSE?

WHAT IF WE DO NOT HAVE A TRAINING FACILITY?

 



Q: WHAT COURSES DO YOU OFFER?
A: We have 9 core classes, listed on the website under courses that offer a brief description of what the objectives are and what participants will learn.




Q: HOW LONG ARE YOUR COURSES?
A: Our core class Speaking for Success is 2 days however most courses are 1 day and can be customized to fit any schedule.




Q: CAN YOU CUSTOMIZE YOUR COURSES TO FIT OUR CORPORATE FORMAT?
A: Catalyst strives to meet your every need in course delivery, and will work with you to make sure any specific request or ideas are considered and made if physically possible.




Q: SPEAKING FOR SUCCESS IS YOUR CORE CLASS AND ITS 2 DAYS BUT CAN IT BE SHORTENED?
A: Catalyst can and will work with you to make the class a 1 day and still deliver the key components.




Q: HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN TAKE A CLASS AT ONE TIME?
A: Each class has a set number of participants but when customizing a class it can allow more participants providing you understand that changes will be made to make sure that all participants receive the most benefit and attention.




Q: WHAT CREDENTIALS DOES CATALYST HAVE TO TEACH THE COURSES IT DOES?
A: Catalyst’s owner and the trainers have over 60 years of experience in the professional business world. Management, customer service, operations and human resources are all components of the experience brought to the front of the room.




Q: WHAT IS THE LARGEST GROUP YOU HAVE TRAINED?
A: Catalyst has trained 70 engineers in a one day session utilizing 6 trainers so that individual attention was not lost and participants were able to work one on one in the break out sessions.




Q: DOES CATALYST EVER TRAIN OR SPEAK AT CONFERENCE BREAK OUT SESSIONS?
A: Yes, Catalyst CEO and Owner Barbara J. Petry has presented in several different conference formats. Break out groups allow for many course formats to be discussed.




Q: DO YOU DO AFTER DINNER SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS?
A: Currently, we do not offer after dinner presentations however, we can design a short energetic class should that be needed for a conference.




Q: WHAT IS NEEDED FOR A TRAINING COURSE AT MY COMPANY?
A: Physical property is discussed in the next question however, 70% of all ideas and products that a company sells started on the shop floor with employees. They touch the product, customer and the process so they have the knowledge and experience to create change that benefits an organization. Their ability to communicate and motivate others to act is what we provide in our courses.




Q: WHAT DOES CATALYST REQUIRE TO TRAIN A COURSE?
A: Catalyst uses an LCD projector, an overhead, flip-charts and a TV/VCR set up for watching taped presentations. Catalyst provides reference manuals, name tents, all handouts and course material required as well as the VHS tapes for student use and take away.




Q: WHAT IF WE DO NOT HAVE A TRAINING FACILITY?
A: Catalyst will be glad to find, organize and prepare a training site and make sure that all audio visual needs are available. Charges will be added to the cost of the training.

 


 

Contact Us :

Email: William D. Smith
President

Phone: (281) 704-0180
Catalyst Training and Development
710 W. Castlewood Ave.
Friendswood, TX 77546

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