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Business Train the Trainer

Unlike other etiquette programs

“I cannot thank you enough for the outstanding experience. Not only did you train us to the ‘depths’ of etiquette, you made me feel special. This was the best seminar training I have ever attended.” -Pat Locke, Lifeplan Services, LLC, Washington, DC

The Emily Post business etiquette training programs are not about memorizing an encyclopedia of rules. Rather, they focus on building better business relationships by applying the underlying principles of etiquette: consideration, respect and honesty.

Whether you are an independent consultant or corporate trainer, The Emily Post Business Etiquette Train the Trainer Program will provide you with the skills, knowledge, materials, and confidence you need to teach business etiquette in professional settings.


Become an Emily Post Trained Etiquette Trainer

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The Emily Post Institute is America’s premier source of business etiquette knowledge and insight. When you take our Business Etiquette Train the Trainer program, you gain association with our brand and benefit from nearly a century of Post family history and expertise. 83% of employees believe it is important to work in a civil environment. Unfortunately, 12% of employees leave companies because of incivility. If you’re wondering whether companies need business etiquette education, these statistics—and The Emily Post Institute—say, “Yes!”

During the Emily Post five-day Business Etiquette Train the Trainer program, participants:

  • Receive dynamic instruction from Peter Post
  • Learn to teach a comprehensive 14-module business etiquette curriculum
  • Participate in a one-day presentation and facilitation workshop
  • Receive coaching on marketing, sales, and professional image
  • Deliver filmed presentations and receive constructive critiques on those presentations
  • Benefit from information and materials unique to The Emily Post Institute

Graduates are considered “Trained by The Emily Post Institute,” receive certificates of completion and “Trained by The Emily Post Institute” logos for use on materials and websites, and have access to our secure trainer website and blog.

What our graduates have to say

“This session was one of the best, if not THE best, training experiences of my professional career. Very well-rounded series of lectures, interactive sessions and discussions. I was able to put my training to use immediately.” – Cheryl V. Chambers, May 2012

See for yourself what participating in Emily Post training is all about: Watch these testimonial videos from experienced etiquette professionals who have graduated from our Train the Trainer Program.

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In-person and Online formats available

This program can be taken online at your own pace or at our in person training in September.

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Benefits

The Knowledge of the Posts

Over the course of four days, Peter Post and Dan Post Senning, co-authors of The Etiquette Advantage in Business, 3rd edition and descendants of Emily Post, share their business etiquette knowledge and his proven training techniques. You will develop your etiquette and manners knowledge to handle any etiquette situation. And you will have confidence knowing you learned from trusted experts.

Presentation and Facilitation Skills

How you teach is often as important as what you teach. This session offers pointers on overcoming stage fright, portraying a confident presence, vocal dynamics, gestures and habits, effective storytelling and relating to your audience.

The Emily Post Name

Your certificate of completion entitles you to promote yourself as having “Completed Training with The Emily Post Institute” or as “Trained by The Emily Post Institute.” You are also licensed to use the “Trained by Emily Post” seal on your website and other marketing materials.

Extensive Training Materials

Materials include an in-depth leader’s guide, a loaded thumb drive, access to our “Trained by Emily Post” blog, and access to our secure website. Content includes PowerPoint presentations that can be altered to meet your needs, video of your practice presentation with Peter Post’s commentary, worksheets, articles, surveys, evaluation forms, and business success information. You also receive a copy of The Etiquette Advantage in Business, 3rd edition by Peter Post, Anna Post, Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning.

Access to Updated Training Materials

Your annual license fee entitles you to updated business etiquette articles and tip sheets, in addition to the enhancements to PowerPoint presentations and individual slides. When materials are added or updated, you receive email notification.

Program Development Ideas

During our US programs, we offer a round-table discussion on marketing your business etiquette business including promotion, sales tips and business organization. Following the session, we are available for up to one hour per year by phone and email to answer questions and brainstorm ideas to support you.

Coaching

You are entitled to additional coaching with The Emily Post Institute for program and etiquette support. Peter Post, Dan Post Senning or another Institute expert will talk you through a quandary, answer etiquette questions or review techniques.

45% Discount on Book Purchases

HarperCollins Special Sales extends a special discount on all Emily Post titles to our clients and associates. With this discount you may purchase The Etiquette Advantage in Business, 3rd edition by Peter Post, Anna Post, Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning (or any other Emily Post book) for your seminar clients for at a 45% discount. You can pass that deep discount on to your clients as well. Many businesses like to give the book to their employees to complement the business etiquette seminar. We suggest you always offer this option.

Our Program Details

We offer a five-day/40-hour intensive training, during which participants learn how to teach a comprehensive business etiquette curriculum.

  • Includes training in the fourteen modules that make up the Emily Post Business Etiquette Seminars (see below)
  • Gives participants the opportunity to practice teaching and to receive critiques on their presentation of the material
  • Focuses on how to customize the program for clients’ individual needs
  • Offers a practical discussion session on how to launch a business etiquette seminar business

Our Fourteen Program Modules

  1. Why Business Etiquette?
  2. What Is Etiquette?
  3. Difficult Situations
  4. Civility in the Workplace
  5. Communication Etiquette
  6. Introductions
  7. Business Social Situations
  8. Dining Etiquette – Full
  9. Dining Etiquette – Short
  10. International Etiquette
  11. Workplace Etiquette
  12. Enhancing Your Image
  13. The 24/7 Professional
  14. Social Media

An Interactive Experience

  • Analysis of each module
  • Presentation practice session with critique
  • Observation and video taping of attendee presentations
  • Interactive dining etiquette luncheon
  • Extensive facilitation and presentation skills training 
  • Guidance on packaging and marketing your services

Resources

  • Step-by-step leader’s guide and other seminar materials in manual form and USB stick
  • Immediate access to materials through our secure website (PowerPoint, video clips, workbooks, tip sheets, surveys, and more)
  • The Etiquette Advantage in Business, 3rd edition by Peter Post, Anna Post, Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning
  • Access to The Emily Post Institute for program and content support
“I cannot begin to tell you how impressed I was with the Train the Trainer Program at Emily Post. I have been to hundreds of conferences and training, but this one far exceeded my expectations. I recommend it without hesitation. From the facilitators to the materials, everything was professional and accessible.” – Jean M. Papalia, Director, A+ Etiquette, May 2012

About the Presenters

Business Train the Trainer

PETER POST

Peter Post is the great-grandson of Emily Post and the managing director of The Emily Post Institute. As the creator of the Emily Post Business Etiquette seminars, he leads business seminars for companies both in the United States and abroad. Author of the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men and co-author of The Etiquette Advantage in Business, 3rd edition, he writes a weekly question-and-answer business etiquette advice column, “Etiquette at Work,” that appears in the Boston Sunday Globe.

Business Train the Trainer

DANIEL POST SENNING

Daniel Post Senning is the great-great-grandson of Emily Post and a co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition and The Etiquette Advantage in Business, 3rd edition. He is also the author of Manners in a Digital World: Living Well Online. Dan conducts business etiquette seminars across the country and internationally, and he co-hosts the Awesome Etiquette podcast.

Contact Us

Find out how The Emily Post Institute can work with you to build meaningful training experiences that encourage audiences to use etiquette as a tool for personal growth. Cultures of civility and respect begin with small actions.

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Please contact Daniel Post Senning for more information on program details, online and in-person availability, and pricing by filling out our contact form. Training@emilypost.com