Etiquette Certification Overview

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The Charleston School of Protocol is pleased to announce the offering of an etiquette certification program for potential etiquette experts and trainers or current trainers looking for certification.

Program Dates: April 17- April 21, 2012

Location: The Woodlands Inn, Summerville, SC

Ask about our personal one-to-one Certification Program with Cindy Grosso. The only one-to-one professional etiquette certification offered by a national etiquette expert.

There is a large demand for etiquette experts, as the demand for training in this field continues to grow. If etiquette is a passion of yours, come register for the most comprehensive training program offered; live training coupled with a one year follow-up program to help you start and continue on your way to success.

The Charleston School of Protocol has worked with hundreds of companies to help their employees become leaders in their field.

The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette is recognized as a global award winning company. Its founder, Cynthia Grosso, is an award winning speaker, business columnist and etiquette expert who has been quotedmany times in national and local publications and is the host of a national syndicated and internet radio show.

Ms. Grosso has been speaking in this arena for the past 20 years.

Due to the overwhelming number of inquiries for a certification program, Ms. Grosso has decided to put together the most comprehensive training program available.

This program is open to corporate trainers, new etiquette consultants and/or current consultants who want to be certified.

The certification program will be presented by Cindy Grosso herself and a team of experts and will highlight corporate etiquette programs that will address:

- Professional presentation
- Meeting and greeting
- Meeting etiquette
- Business card protocol
- Business card etiquette
- Networking protocol
- Host etiquette
- Attendee etiquette
- Proper introductions
- Correspondence etiquette
- Invitation etiquette
- Gift giving
- Continental dining style
- American dining style
- Menu etiquette
- Executive style - golf, theater, sporting events, travel
- Wine etiquette
- Understanding wines
- Flag protocol
- Toasting
- Tipping
- Seating protocol
- Thank you etiquette

Other topics include:

- Marketing
- Public relations
- Sales techniques
- Developing your own personal/business style
- How to niche your business
- Presentation skills - speaking and delivery

Hosted in Charleston, South Carolina, the recipient of the "Most Mannerly City" in America Life- time Achievement Award, Charleston is considered the heart of the heart of the south and America's sweetheart city for grace and gentility. Manners are part of our heritage and history.

This program includes various features and benefits:

- 5 days of live certification training - to include etiquette and the business of doing business.

5 days of live hands-on learning and interaction.

- This program is taught by Cindy Grosso herself, who has been conducting programs in the corporate world for over 15 years, along with other business experts.
Be taught by a proven leader in the industry.

- 12 months of distance learning to include membership to a site for members only. To include online learning information, printable material, valuable resources, etc.
Stay updated with 12 months of current teaching materials.

- 6 conference calls from business experts on topics relating to etiquette and just doing business.
Learn from expertsand coacheswho can help you in variousaspects of your business.

- 6 conference session telephone calls with Cindy Grosso.
Be privy to on-going learning andcoaching help.

- One-on-one coaching via 3 one-hour coaching calls, accessible anytime during the first year.
Get help with specific questions with undivided attention to maximize your success.

- Access to global award winningtraining tools.
Be confident with the materials that represent you well and help your clients, without the development expense.

- Be associated with the Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette.
Join the elite group with this designation.

- Program hosted in Charleston, South Carolina.
Visit the Most Mannerly City in America.

Investment information:

Refund Policy - If accepted into this program, the participant understands that the tuition will secure a space in the Etiquette Certification Program. If the participants must postpone/cancel attendance, the participant may receive the tuition, minus all processing fees and an additional $250.00 per participant. This is a non-refundable administrative fee. Postponements/cancellation must be in writing 8 weeks prior to the program or participants are liable for the entire fee. International attendees will receive a credit for future participation.

Transfer Registration Policy - If a participant needs to transfer registration to a future program, their tuition will be applied with a $300.00 transfer fee.

Cancellation Policy - The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette reserves the right to cancel the certification program if circumstances beyond their control forces this to happen. If this occurs, a full refund will be given to all paid participants, within 30 days of scheduled start date.

Investment:
5 day training program $4,997.00, 12 month follow-up of ongoing learning/coaching is $1,200.00.

The $4,997.00 program investment is payable upon enrollment, or pre-payment program option. The $1,200.00 one year follow-up program is payable per monthly recurring billing. Travel and accommodations not included.

Payment:
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cashier and personal checks.
No personal checks from international students.

License Renewal Fee:
$500.00 Silver Level renewable every 2 years, to include 8 hours of continuing education.

$900.00 Gold Level renewable every 2 years, to include 8 hours of continuing education. The Gold Level is the renewable license, plus quarterly telephone conference meetings, plus 1 hour of personal coaching usable any time during that period. (Updated 2/09)

Enrollment:
This program is open to only 12 participants per live session. This session will be conducted every 6 months to 1 year. There will be a selection process, via telephone interview, as there may be more than 12 applicants per session. The selection will be at the sole discretion of the Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette, Inc.. Any potential applicant that did not make the program the first time will have the option to apply at the next scheduled program date.

The interview process will take place starting in May 2011 for the program in October 2011. If you are interested in becoming certified, please fill out the downloadable interview application and fax to: (843) 207-1024 or mail to:

The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette, Inc.
P.O. Box 41113
Charleston, SC 29423

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We look forward to helping you build your business.

To Your Success.