Hi, I’m Ted, the CEO of Chanimal and also the primary instructor and creator for this coursework. You’ve seen the massive list of material–there is a lot to cover. Fortunately, I’ve broken it down into smaller lessons with a quiz at the end of most sections that will not allow you to continue unless you can pass the material. This will ensure you internalize the material along the way–which will make it easy to pass the comprehensive final overview test.
Lesson Materials
- Certified Channel Manager – Introduction and Overview (PDF). Downloadable PDF version of the introduction video.
Scope
We first cover the basics to level-set everyone. Then we move to intermediate and then advanced channel concepts. It is meant to cover all aspects of the channel–so you can change jobs and be effective regardless of the price point, reseller type or market. We’ll cover everything from the Internet to Retail to VARs to System Integrators, including affiliates, OEM and alliances (since they can often resell your product). If it doesn’t cover your specific area, keep moving–it covers every channel type.
Materials
Nobody wants to be bored, so each section includes a video, reading material, resource material and most include a quiz.
Time Frame
This training material was originally created for an exhaustive two-day workshops that were conducted live world-wide, which means there is actually about 14 solid hours of condensed material. Combine that with new channel sales training, along with all the articles, templates, and tests, and this course should take about 25 – 30 hours to complete. The average video lesson is apx. 15 minutes (some shorter, some longer). Realizing that you probably have a full-time job, you are allowed up to 365 days to take the course and pass the final test and continue to access the materials. Please DOWNLOAD all the files along the way since there is a LOT of material (templates, samples, presentations, forms, etc.) that are part of this course.
Testing
Quizzes are usually multiple choice so you can get immediate feedback within the system. You must pass each test with a score of 80% to move to the next section. You can always re-take a quiz and it is open-book.
LIVE Lab – Weekly
The system has a Chat which is LIVE during regular working hours–so you can ask questions and get help and additional resources. You can also schedule a one-on-one for specific questions.
In addition, there is a LIVE one-hour Q&A Lab every Thursday at 2 pm CST (Austin, TX). Just go to GoToMeet.me/TedFinch – no login required. Open session for any questions.
Contact Info
- You can reach me directly at chanimal@chanimal.com.
- You can also catch me on Skype at “chanimal.com”
- Or call me at 512-263-9618 between 9 – 5 CST on weekdays.
- You can also use the contact form located here (opens in its own window) or click on the online chat that shows up on the bottom right of most pages–I’ll respond quickly if I am online.
I am often on the phone consulting with companies, but I can respond when I’m done. I take a personal interest in making sure you know your material–and the testing is open-book (so you know where to find it again), but rigorous to maintain a high industry standard (the success of your company depends on it).
Thanks again for taking the course. Let’s get started–first with a short quiz (to get you used to the pattern), and then we continue with the remainder of the course.
Thanks,
Ted Finch
Can I Share What I Learn?
Yes. It is common for a company to have one person take a class or workshop and return to train the team (often during in-house lunch-n-learns). However, only the person enrolled in this course is authorized to login and view the online course and only the name of the person who signs up for the course may take the test and receive the certification. Each certificate is numbered and assigned to the course subscriber to ensure the integrity and value for all who have passed the course.
However, each training module includes PDFs of the PowerPoints used in the video that can be used to train additional internal team members. The templates can also be edited for internal use–but cannot be used to create other material that is re-sold.
As a courtesy, please do not post the PDFs or the content online, and remember, all Chanimal University content is copyright and can only be used according to the conditions above.
Instructions
The check-mark next to each lesson on the side-bar menu will turn green after you have completed each section–making it easy for you to start exactly where you left off if you need to return. You can also go to different sections by selecting the topic to the right (redundant navigation).
Click the Quiz (below Lesson Content) to continue.
for anyone who is new to the channel, has experience in some areas, but little in others, or wants a refresher course in channel management. To complete the free channel manager orientation course you must pass the final exam (so take notes and learn your material).