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 TOP TRAINING LEADERSHIP FORUM - COURSE DESIGNATION MATRIX 

Designating the Courses in the ToP Training System

CRITERIA ICA TOP BRANDED COURSES SUPPORTIVE & ENHANCED FACILITATION COURSES ICA INSPIRED COURSES OUTSIDE OF TOP TRAINING SYSTEM
CHARACTERISTIC Courses are strictly monitored by ICA Content inspired by ToP methods Courses historically considered community based, content adapted to the audience and not sold to individuals
CURRENT COURSES ToP facilitation Methods (TFM)
  • Leadership Edition  (TFM-L)
  • Focused Conversation  (FC)
  • Accelerated Action Planning  (AAP)
ToP Strategic Planning (TSP)
ToP Secrets of Implementation (TSI)
Power of Image Shift (POIS)
Mastering the Technology of Participation (MToP)
 
 Approaches to Environmental Scanning  (AES)
Facilitation Graphics (FG)
Facilitation for Innovation  (FI)
Virtual Facilitation Online (VFO)
Facilitating Conciliation (ICA Canada)		 Youth as Facilitative Leaders
Community Development
Project Based Learning
Social Process Triangles
CONTENT Codifies an ICA developed method
Content directly maps to one or more CTF competencies 		 Adapts external methods/tools based content into a ToP format
Content directly maps to one or more CTF competencies 

Customizes ToP course and applications for specific audiences  (provides training that is unique to ICA but not intended to be part of the ToP Training program) 
MANUALS AND TRAINING MATERIALS Copyright is held by ICA
Exclusively accessible to licensed ToP Trainers
TFM (Participant & Trainer)/TSP (Participant) Manuals are purchased directly from ICA at a standard fee
Other manuals are produced at trainer expense from electronic media, for which there is no charge to licensed active trainers		 Manuals are prepared by the authors, distributed electronically and/or printed by trainers
Any manuals prepared by the author and distributed electronically or printed that include any images or text from ICA branded material must include copyright notice		 Manuals are prepared by the authors and are purchased from the authors 
TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS Training requires license agreement between trainer and ICA in active status plus additional preparation established for advanced courses.
Trainer credentials are identified as apprentice, qualified and mentor level. 
In order to move beyond apprentice status, one must become a Certified ToP Facilitator		 Determined by the authors subject to approval and oversight by ToP Network   Determined by the authors
FEE STRUCTURE Courses adhere to the standard fee structure as identified and determined by national policy:
  • One Day Course: $345
  • Two day course: $645 (TFM $655)
  • Three day course: $845 (TFM-L $855)
  • Twelve day course: $4000
  • Payment is per individual
  • Early bird discount allowed

For in house offerings – trainers are free to negotiate rates.  

 Fee structure consistent with Core Course fee structure
  • One Day Course: $345
  • Two day course: $645
  • Three day course: $845 
  • Twelve day course: $4000
  • Payment is per individual
  • Early bird discount allowed
For in house offerings – trainers are free to negotiate rates.   		 Varies by situation,
Often paid as a group rate by a third party 
SEAT FEES Seat fee and manual fees apply to all offerings – whether or not listed on www.top-training.net 
Seat fees:
  • $12.50 for half day course
  • $25 for one day course
  • $50 to two-three day courses
  • $100 for 12 day course
 Seat fees apply anytime the course is offered, whether or not an individual occurrence is listed on www.top-training.net Seat fees:
  • $12.50 for half day course
  • $25 for one day course
  • $50 to two-three day courses
  • $50 for 8-session VFO course
  • $100 for 12 day course 
  No
ON REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Yes – www.top-training.net for public offerings  Yes – www.top-training.net for public offerings   Not on www.top-training.net
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE CONTENT
See process flow checklist  		 ICA responsible for copyright protection and trainer licensure agreements.
ToP Network reviews and updates manuals
ToP Network is nurturing and supporting Apprentice Trainers – overseeing the process of becoming a qualified trainer.		 Authors monitor content and delivery
Endorsed after vetting by TN		 Authors and ICA monitor content and delivery 
DECISION AUTHORITY ICA ICA holds ownership for the brand
Monitors copyright compliance
Makes decisions regarding attributions and usage requestsLicenses trainers
Grants CTF status		   ICA monitors 
DECISION AUTHORITY TOP NETWORK Develops and updates course manuals
Vets application(s) material
Monitors delivery system with all levels of trainers
Monitors copyright compliance and informs ICA of potential violations
Tracks trainer status
Designs and clarifies trainer journey for courses		 Responsible for vetting any course (and associated trainer requirements) considered for www.top-training.net

Tracks trainer status 

  

Source: ToP Training Leadership Forum   Adopted: May 2015   Updated: April 2016