Yes. We offer highly-discounted, enterprise-level memberships to nonprofits wishing to secure member benefits for employees, affiliates, or beneficiaries.

Contact us at Admin@thebusinessprofessor.com to find out more about how we can help your non-profit pursue its mission.

Yes. We are able to customize a package of benefits for the organization and for individual members of the organization.

To become an Enterprise Member, reach out to us directly via the Contact Form.

Tell us about your needs and interest in our community benefits.

We provide a custom quote for membership based upon your company’s size and needs.

Finally, we enroll your company as an Enterprise member.

You will be able to schedule Proficiency Assessments and publish Job Postings directly from the Enterprise Membership Page.

Also, you will receive a company-specific code to provide to employees to enroll as members.

The cost of HR Membership is based upon two factors – needs of the company, and size of the company.

The needs of the company might include:

• allowing access to Lerner-level benefits for company employees;
• securing access to Startup-level benefits (access to templates & mentorship);
• scheduling proficiency assessments of employees or applicants; or
• posting job openings on the community job board.

Once we’ve determined your company’s needs, we provide a custom quote covering 1 or more years of service.

Enterprise-level member is an organizational-level membership. That is, the organization is purchasing membership or access to community benefits for all of its employees or members.

This level of membership entitles the company to:

• All of the benefits of the Learner and Startup members;
  • Business School Courses
  • Business Book Reports (Lectures on top business books)
  • Career TV Series
  • Office Hours Sessions – Live;
• Schedule Proficiency Assessments for Employees or Applicants;
• Custom Education or Training Course Development; and
• Post Job/Position Openings to our members.

We are able to create unique combinations of benefits based upon the company’s needs.

Further, buying group benefits in this manner allows for a reduced price per member.

Contact us at admin@thebusinessprofessor.com for more details.

The cost of enterprise membership varies based upon several factors:

• the combination of benefits desired;
• the number of organization members accessing the benefits; and
• the term or length of time for membership access.

On a per member basis, it is generally more practical and economical for an organization to purchase an enterprise-level membership rather than purchasing individual members for employees.

Any company, organization, club, or group is eligible to purchase an enterprise-wide membership. The key consideration is whether the group wishes to secure collective, uniform benefits for their members.

Yes.

Our proficiency assessments are based on the subject-matter taught in our business courses. This is the same subject matter covered in business courses throughout US business schools.

Note: We are introducing industry-specific courses taught by industry professionals. These courses are often very targeted and are not commonly found in traditional business schools. Likewise, we will offer assessments on these courses as well.

Find out more about our proficiency assessments.

The assessment results are final and may not be challenged. The evaluation is conducted by an impartial expert with extensive experience in assessing the subject matter.

Should you disagree with the outcome, we encourage you to further review the relevant material and schedule a subsequent assessment for re-evaluation.

Re-assessment is not conducted based on the content of the original assessment, as each assessment is comprised of unique material.

If you wish to be reassessed on the same subject matter, you may schedule a new assessment at any time. The fees for subsequent assessments are the same as those for the initial assessment.

We utilize a proprietary system for evaluating an individual’s subject-matter knowledge, with the evaluation methods tailored to the specific area being assessed.

During the assessment, the individual is presented with a series of scenarios and tasked with analyzing the relevant issues. The examiner will provide context and establish the scope for each response.

The individual is then given a fixed amount of time to demonstrate their understanding of the scenario, identify the key issues, and articulate how they would address those issues to achieve a desired outcome.

This process is repeated 8 to 12 times throughout the 3-hour assessment period.

On the scheduled date and time of your assessment, you will connect via video conference with a staff member from The Business Professor, LLC. The staff member will provide an overview of the oral examination process, which will take place over a 3-hour period. Please note that the session will be recorded for evaluation purposes.

The specific content of the examination is not publicly disclosed. However, the format typically involves scenarios requiring detailed explanations grounded in subject-specific principles. During the examination, you will be asked to provide verbal responses and analyses based on your knowledge of the subject matter.

After the assessment is completed, the recording will be transcribed and organized for evaluation. Depending on the subject area, the official assessment will be conducted by a professor holding a PhD in the relevant field from an AACSB-accredited institution, who will review both the video recording and transcript to provide a comprehensive evaluation.

Proficiency assessments are only available to professional-level members. They cost $1,000 USD per assessment.

Our proficiency assessments cover the subject-matter, material taught in our Business Courses.

• Note: We are introducing industry-specific courses and assessments that cover topics rarely taught in traditional business schools.

Each assessment is subject-matter specific. You can prepare for the assessment by completing and continually reviewing the material in the subject-matter-specific, business courses.

Click on the tab “Schedule an Assessment” on the about proficiency assessment page.

On this page, select “Proficiency Assessment” from the services. Then, schedule an available day and time slot for the assessment.

Make payment for the assessment, and the assessment is scheduled.

You will receive an email containing instructions on the format and requirements for the assessment along with a video-conference link.

Upon completion of the assessment, our staff will outline and transcribe the evaluation. The video recording, along with the outline and transcription, will then be forwarded to a subject-matter expert—a professor holding a PhD in the relevant field.

The professor will evaluate the test taker’s proficiency based on the key learning objectives of the assessed subject matter. They will generate a comprehensive proficiency assessment document, which quantifies the test taker’s level of knowledge and details the methods used during the evaluation.

Typically, the proficiency assessment is completed within 15 days of the examination. The final proficiency report will be sent via email to the test taker, along with any additional recipients designated by the test taker. The email will also include a link to download the video recording of the session for review.

Our Proficiency Assessment Program allows employers to pay for an assessment of the subject-matter knowledge of employees.

This unique program allows members to receive personalized, expert-level evaluations from PhD-qualified professors, who assess their proficiency based on the core concepts, theories, and practices taught in our comprehensive, business courses.

Through this program, members can choose to be assessed in a wide range of business disciplines, including finance, marketing, management, entrepreneurship, economics, and more.

Each assessment is carefully crafted by our professors to measure the student’s depth of understanding, analytical abilities, and practical application of the subject matter. The assessment process may include case study analysis, theoretical examinations, and problem-solving exercises tailored to the field of study.

Note: We are introducing assessments for specialty (industry-specific) courses by industry professionals. We work with these professionals on how to conduct throughly assessments that meet with key learning objectives.

The test taker will receive an email containing the proficiency assessment document, along with a link to download the video recording of the assessment.

If the test taker wishes to designate additional recipients for the proficiency assessment document, they may do so by replying to the email and providing the names and email addresses of the individuals to whom the document should be sent.

The assessment will be administered and recorded by a staff member representing our platform.

The recording will then be transcribed and segmented for evaluation.

Depending upon the subject-matter of assessment, an AACSB-accredited, professor with a PhD in the subject matter will undertake the official assessment from the video recording and transcript.

Our proficiency assessments have value for employees and employers.

Employees

Our proficiency assessment are recorded examinations that are administered by professionals and graded by PhD’s in the area of examination. As such, the assessment can be added to one’s resume or offered as proof of competency when searching for positions.

Employers

Employers have the ability to test the subject-matter knowledge of applicants prior to offering employment and employees prior to offering promotion or advancement.

We develop custom training courses for your organization based upon your specific needs. These courses target the specific subject-matter or training desired by the business.

Examples of custom training courses might include:

• Employment Laws (DEI, EO, Harassment, etc.)
• Internet Security
• HIPAA Compliance
• Etc.

The price for developing a custom course (or course sequence) depends upon the subject-matter, detail, and length.

As such, we provide individualized quotes for course development.

As a frame of reference, our minimum fee for course development is $12,000 USD.

This depends largely upon the topic and length of the course. Generally, we fully produce a course within a 6-week period.

We identify a subject-matter expert to develop and teach the course content. Generally, this means either a professional working in the field of interest or an academic researcher in the topic of training.

Yes. The process for developing the course is outlined in a statement of work signed between The Business Professor, LLC and the company.

In developing the course, we work closely with the company to identify the needs and expectations. We consult with the company throughout the development process.

Once the course is delivered, the company can request minor changes in the formatting. Major change or additional content requests may incur additional charges.

Yes. All custom courses are created to allow for completion standards and certificates of completion.

This is determined by the nature of the course. Generally, the course will include short quizzes dispersed throughout the course material. These quizzes are assessed and a grade is assigned upon completion of the course.

The specific nature of the assessment is laid out in a statement of work executed by The Business Professor, LLC and the company-client.

Generally, no. However, once a course is completed, you can schedule a proficiency assessment for specific individuals. The standard fee for a proficiency assessment will apply.

Note: A proficiency assessment is a personal assessment of an individual by a credentialed expert. Custom courses include assurance of completion that do not arise to the level of examination required in a proficiency assessment.

Yes. We post current job listings in our newsletter for a period of 60 days following posting on our website.

Yes. You can edit or revise a job posting from the employer dashboard.

We do not sponsor an application system. Rather, you list an email address for applicants to submit an application to the posting. If you chose to respond to the applicant, this is done outside of the platform.

From the Job Board (Employer) page, click on the Post/Edit a Job tab. This will bring you to the employer’s dashboard. From here, simply click the “Add Job” button. You will be required to fill out the information fields to post the job.

The job submissions are reviewed by administrators for approval. Once approved, the job will be visible to members.

Note: The job board is reserved for Professional-level members of the community.

Generally, we allow postings to remain on the board for 30 days. You can renew the posting for subsequent periods the posting from the employer dashboard. Alternatively, if your needs have been met, you can remove the posting from the employer dashboard.

There is no limit to the number of job postings that you can list. However, if any of the jobs are deemed to be advertisements or non-job-special solicitations will be removed. Abuse of these rules can result in suspension of membership.

Yes. Employers manage their own job postings. As such, once a position is filled, the employer should remove it from the job board. You can do these the from the employer dashboard.

The information required for a job posting includes:

• Organization:
• Job Title:
• Location/Remote
• Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Intern, (Temporary) Independent Contractor
• Job Description:
• Scheduled Date (optional)
• Application Email or Website URL for application
• Salary (optional)
• Link to Video about the Job (optional)
• Company Social Media (optional)

Professional-level members can list the following on the board:

• • Available jobs
  • Projects for which you need an independent contractor.

As part of your listing, under very limited circumstances, you can include a link to an outside site – such as a company webpage, job description, etc.

Things that you CANNOT list include:

• Any sort of paid posting or affiliate links,
• Solicitations to purchase your products or services,
• Non-job-related advertisements

Note: We review each request for posting separately. We make no promise that your request will be posted.

Posting on the job board is limited to professional-level members.