According to some research the future of learning seems to be: 

• personal 
• global
• instant
• free
• interactive
• shared
• co-creative. 

Who offers etiquette eLearning courses? 

The etiquette courses you might come across on the internet are:

• general etiquette courses 
• specific etiquette courses on specific topics
• courses for those who want to be certified as Etiquette Consultants/Trainers in order to run their own etiquette business. 

The list is not exhaustive but some of those offers I came across are as follows: 

• www.theprotocolinstitute: 

Offers the following courses: Introducing yourself and others, Group Conversations, Thank you Notes, Text Messaging and Mobile Phone Etiquette, Dining Finesse - Place Settings, Character Education, each costs $9.99. There is also one called “The Professional - Social Media”, at the price of $24.99. You are invited to take a free demo out for a test drive to see these course capabilities (at: http://theprotocolinstitute.com/free-demo/). The courses are engaging, conveniently accessible, affordable age appropriate. 

• www.psow.com:

• www.Jedlet.com: 

Offers the following courses: Business Etiquette, Doing Business in Japan, Email-writing for results, Wine: at your service, Voice messaging: maximizing benefits (starting at $12 for 3 months per course, the cost per JEDlet is on a sliding scale that allows you increased savings for subscriptions of increased quantity or duration.)

• www.mannersinternational.com:

Offers a Table Manners Online Course, 16 comprehensive sections, unlimited course access for 60 days, price $15.95, offers a free demo at: http://www.mannersinternational.com/demo/trial_version.asp

• www.mycoach.com:

Phyllis Davis offers an online course with 21 modules covering a wide range of etiquette topics. For more details please visit:  http://www.mycoach.com/modules.htm. Have a free product tour at: www.mycoachvt.com --> click on Product tour/Video introduction. .  

• www.walkingtall.org 

You can find recorded 12 x 10 minute video-based training modules on personal branding & executive presence that will be delivered weekly by email to subscribers of the 8.45 Club. Training in bite-sized chunks from the comfort of your desk. For more information and to see module 1 for free click: http://walkingtall.the845club.com/ You will be able to access the materials for 12 months as often as you like. 

• www.charlestonschoolofprotocol.com

It offers a Table Manners online course at the price of $49.00 for 3 months. If interested you can upgrade to the Expanded Online version for $99.00 for 3 months. 

• www.etiquetteexpert.com

You will find a home study course to help you grow your etiquette and image business and your income. You will get 5 CDs, handouts, a certificate of completion and a complimentary 30 minute telephone consultation with Jacqueline Whitmore, price $495.00, for more details look at: http://etiquetteexpert.com/start-own-business.html

• www.modetinc.com 

You can learn about (eye contact & business gazes, business handshaking techniques, introduction protocol & introducing yourself, Techetiquette do’s and dont’s, formal dining skills, at the price of $49.95 for one month access, and $94.95 for three months. Take a demo by visiting: http://modetinc.com/e-learning-info/demo-login or modetinc.com/e-learning-info/corporate-e-learning

• www.mannerstv.com

Louise Fox offers lessons to the following topics (dining, professional presence, business etiquette, telephone etiquette). The lessons include a video tutorial, interactive quiz and a printable lesson outline. The prices vary depending on what course you decide to take. Dining $89.00, Professional Presence $89.00, Business Etiquette $475.00, Telephone etiquette $65.00, all courses at: $499.00. You can take a tour at: www.mannerstv.com/Tour.aspx

• www.Momsonedge.com

There are different courses on offer: 

• Business Etiquette Trainer, price: $350 if you pay upfront, otherwise $396, you can pay also in 4 installments of $99. For more information visit: etiquettemoms.com/business-Etiquette.cfm

• Children’s Etiquette Trainer, price: $250 if you pay upfront, otherwise $ 285, you can also pay in 6 monthly installments of $47.50. For more information visit: etiquettemoms.com/childrens-etiquette.cfm

• Etiquette Trainer for Teens, price: $250 if you pay upfront, otherwise you can pay in 6 convenient monthly installments of $47.50. 

There are special offers if you take more than one of the courses. Please ask Elena Neitlich for more information at etiquettemoms.com

• www.webucator.com

You can find various courses (such as: diversity and cross-cutlural business communication, business ethics, managing difficult people, email etiquette, advanced interpersonal communication, customer service, customer service over the telephone) at scheduled times, please check at: http://www.webucator.com/ilo/schedule/business-skills-training/. You can sign up for a free demo at: http://www.webucator.com/webinars/register.cfm?ClassEvents=19333. Prices vary depending on what course you choose to attend, between $245.00 and $650.00.

• selfstudystore.com 

Courses on offer are: customer service, call centre management, email etiquette, project management. The email etiquette course costs $99.00 for 12 months. You can check it out at: www.selfstudystore.com/soft-skills/online-email-etiquette-training-video-course.html

• www.CareerShorts.com

You will find two courses: “Bridging the East-West Business Divide” conducted by Kari Heistad, length 55 minutes, price $29.95, for more information visit: careershortscom.eleapcourses.com/be-5-bridging-the-east-west-business-divide-10457.html

and “Your body talks” conducted by Juanita Ecker, length of 45 minutes, price $29.95, for more information visit: http://careershortscom.eleapcourses.com/be-4-your-body-talks-10480.html

• www.business-umgangsformen.com

Business Etikette in Deutschland - So treten Sie professional auf - More than Manners (The Business Professionals Guide to Success in Germany), CD-ROM, 24,50 Euros

• www.businessmitstil.com

In German only! But an English version is in progress... a demo can be viewed. 

Themen: Dress Code, Begruessung und Vorstellung, Smal Talk, schriftliche Korrespondenz, Geschaeftsessen, Geschenke, Maenner und Frauen, Blick auf die Deutschen. Der Preis betraegt 98 Euros fuer alle Kapitel oder 19,90 Euros pro Einzelkapitel. 

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P.S. If you are an Etiquette Professional who also offers eLearning courses (but not mentioned on my list) feel free to let me know so that I can add your course to this list. Thank you very  much.

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