How do I place a book order?
All instructors are provided with access to book order forms upon authorization. Book order forms are downloadable from our instructor Web site. These forms can be e-mailed, faxed, or mailed. Directions and numbers are listed on each order form.
I work at a university; may I use my campus bookstore to sell my coursebooks?
If you must use a bookstore, Esri recommends that you request that the bookstore keep all Esri books behind the counter for students to purchase. Esri coursebooks are to be purchased only by students who enroll in and attend the class. This is a normal procedure for bookstores that typically support requests for special handling of materials.
What is a software training kit?
A software training kit is software at nominal pricing for use in teaching ATP classes. We have established software training kits to give you the flexibility to conduct courses in any classroom setting. ATP makes available software training kits which include 14 licenses that can be purchased as single-use or concurrent-use. The available software functionality is identical for both the single-use or concurrent-use licenses. The initial purchase includes 12 months of maintenance.
What is single-use licensing?
A single-use license allows the software to be installed on one computer at a time and does not require a license manager. Though the single use license is purchased for a year, 60 day timeout authorization files which unlock the software are issued by Customer Service upon request.
What is concurrent-use licensing?
A concurrent-use license, also known as a floating seat license, is controlled by a license manager operating on an organization's network. Concurrent-use licenses can be used by many users, but the number of users at any given time is limited to the number of floating licenses available.
What are the limitations of becoming an In-house Instructor?
In-house Instructors are restricted to conducting Esri-brand authorized training courses solely to their company’s internal employees
They are limited to teaching only the standard Esri ATP course offerings that are posted on the ATP website
Why are In-house Instructors limited?
We authorize instructors not only on their experience, but also on the need to have additional instructors in their respective geographic location. If an instructor is intending to teach in a geographic location that already has ample training opportunities, their prequalification would be denied.
However, if their goal is to train only their company’s employees, then we can offer them a limited In-house Instructor authorization to train these employees, without over saturating their area with too many authorized instructors.
What are the limitations of becoming an Educational Institution Instructor?
Educational Institution Instructors are limited to conducting Esri-brand authorized courses to tuition paying students. These can be either the general student body or continuing education students.
They are limited to teaching only the standard Esri ATP course offerings that are posted on the ATP website
Why are Educational Institution Instructors limited?
We authorize instructors not only on their experience, but also on the need to have additional instructors in their respective geographic location. If an instructor is intending to teach in a geographic location that already has ample training opportunities, their prequalification would be denied. However, if their goal is to train only within their educational institution, then we can offer them a limited Educational Institution Instructor authorization to train these students, without over saturating their area with too many authorized instructors.
May I use a teaching assistant?
Teaching assistants may not conduct any part of the lecture. Teaching assistants should have a working knowledge of the Esri software being taught and should be familiar with the exercises. If the teaching assistant is an authorized instructor, only one authorized instructor will receive credit for teaching the class.
May I teach courses other than those for which I am authorized?
If you teach courses other than those Esri has authorized you to teach, you may not promote such courses as being Esri authorized, nor may you use Esri trademarked logos or emblems in any printed and/or digital materials developed to advertise nonauthorized courses.
May I teach outside the United States?
Authorized instructors may teach in the United States or U.S. territories including overseas military bases in U.S. territories. If you desire to teach an Esri authorized course outside the United States and its territories, you must first obtain written permission from the Esri international distributor in that region. Please contact the
International Teaching Program for more information.
May I teach an older version of the course?
You may teach an outdated version of the software but only if that is your client's or your organization's preference. To do so, however, you must be an active authorized instructor. Availability of course materials for previous software versions is not guaranteed.
What if I leave my employer?
You must notify ATP within 30 days of any change of address or employer. The required form is available on the ATP Partners Only Web site.
Your authorization is contingent upon regional approval. When you move within and among regions, your authorizations require continued approval by the appropriate regional office.
Unless your instructor agreement specifically states otherwise, your authorization belongs to you as an individual. You should verify your employer understands this if paying your ATP fees. ATP does not involve itself in fee arrangements between employers and employees.
May I advertise additional courses?
If you advertise both Esri- and non-Esri-developed classes, you must clearly state which classes Esri developed and which were developed by your organization. You may not use any Esri trademarked logos or emblems or represent yourself as an Esri Authorized Instructor when advertising and conducting non-Esri-authorized classes.
Who has access to my prequalification questionnaire?
ATP Staff in Redlands, California, Esri Training Sales Consultants, and your local regional office ATP Lead Instructor routinely review prequalifications. Prequalifications are also subject to review by other departments within Esri when necessary.
What if I haven't taken the prerequisite courses?
We recommend you wait until you have received your prequalification approval prior to registering for the prerequisite courses. Esri will not refund class fees in the event the prequalification is not approved.
How long do I have to submit my application fee form?
After receiving prequalification approval and the e-mailed application fee form, you have 30 days to return the application fee form. If this form is not received within 30 days, the prequalification process will start over from the beginning.
What if I do not pass the exam on the first attempt?
About one-half of all candidates do not pass the examination on the first try. ATP strongly encourages you to utilize the 30-day examination period to exhaustively research and verify your examination answers. If you do not pass the exam on the first try, you may pay a $100 reexamination fee and take a second exam (depending on the authorization).
What if I do not return my examination within 30 days?
Exams submitted after 30 days will be returned to the applicant ungraded, and application/examination fees will not be refunded. The ATP authorization fee will not be processed. The ATP application process will start over from the beginning.
What do I need to return with my application?
The ATP application packet contains an application, the examination, a statement of verification, instructor agreements, and an authorization fee form.
You will need to return the exam answer sheet, signed statement of verification, authorization fee form, completed application, completed project (if applicable) and two original signed copies of the instructor agreement.
What is a performance evaluation?
A performance evaluation consists of a brief presentation or interview to verify the applicant's teaching and interviewing skills as well as the applicant's software knowledge.
Where will the co-teach be conducted?
At Esri’s discretion, the co-teach will be conducted at either the candidate’s first course offering or at an Esri offering of the course. This will be coordinated with the regional ATP Lead Instructor.
Do I become authorized before the co-teach?
That will depend on the scheduling of the co-teach. If the co-teach is to be conducted at an Esri course offering, then authorization will follow the successful completion of the co-teach. If scheduling does not permit the co-teach to take place at an Esri course offering, then the candidate will complete the authorization process and be required to have an Esri instructor present at their first course offering to conduct the co-teach.
What happens if I fail the co-teach?
If the co-teach is conducted before authorization is granted, then authorization for that course will be put on hold until a second successful co-teach is completed. If the second co-teach is failed, you will need to wait 12 months before reapplying. If authorization took place before the co-teach was conducted, then the ATP Lead Instructor will review any discrepancies and work with the Authorized Instructor to develop a timeline to resolve any issues and pass a second co-teach. If the second co-teach is failed, the authorization will be terminated.
How would the authorization be terminated?
The Policies and Procedures outline that successful completion of a required co-teach is necessary to maintain the authorization for the respective course. As outlined in Article 2.1 of the Authorized Instructor Agreement, the Authorized Instructor must be in good standing as set forth in the Authorized Instructor Policies and Procedures document. If they fail a second co-teach, they will no longer be in good standing as outlined in the Policies and Procedures and will be subject to termination for breach of a nonmaterial term or condition of the agreement as outlined in Article 4.5ci.
When can I re-apply for that course authorization?
A second co-teach can be scheduled and coordinated at the discretion of the ATP Lead Instructor based on the discrepancies of the first co-teach. If the second co-teach is failed, you must wait 12 months before reapplying for that authorization.
What will I receive upon authorization?
Upon execution of your agreements, you will receive a welcome letter, an Esri Authorized Instructor certificate, an original signed copy of your executed instructor agreement, and access to the ATP Partners Only Web site for the Esri-developed course materials.
What are the annual requirements for my authorization?
Authorized Instructors must teach a minimum of two classes per year. If you have more than one authorization, you must teach a minimum of one class for each authorization, per year. Esri will have the option of performing annual Instructor Performance Evaluations for all authorized instructors. This is a time for Esri to review the performance of our authorized instructors to ensure they are meeting Esri quality standards and to offer any input that will help to enhance the classroom experience for students.
When is my annual ATP authorization renewal fee due?
Your annual fee is due upon completion of your first year of authorization and each year thereafter. All instructors in good standing will receive a quote approximately 60 days before the end of their anniversary year. Annual renewal fees not paid within the time specified will cause your ATP authorization to be automatically deactivated.
What is an anniversary year?
An anniversary year refers to the 12-month cycle ATP uses to determine your eligibility requirements. Your anniversary year begins on the date your instructor agreements are executed by our legal department. For example, if your anniversary year begins May 12, 2007, you will be required to teach the minimum number of classes/students on or before May 11, 2008.
What actions could cause me to be terminated (deactivated) from the program?
Reasons for termination include, but are not limited to
- Failure to teach the required number of classes.
- Failure to provide a new course book to each student.
- Failure to teach the entire contents of the course, including exercises, or modification of course materials without Esri's prior permission.
- Failure to provide a signed Esri certificate to each student who successfully completes a class. Certificates must include, at a minimum, the student's name, course name, course version, authorized instructor signature, and name of authorized instructor's affiliated organization (if any).
- Failure to pass a co-teach evaluation if required for your course authorization.
- Unsatisfactory evaluations by students.
- Failure to resolve any discrepancies that may arise from a class evaluation
- Failure to submit a roster for each class within two weeks of the class end date
- Failure to log classes in and/or inform students of the OCES
- Nonpayment of annual maintenance
