Open AccessHow to generate income from teaching and training
Author(s) -
Kassel Amelia
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
bulletin of the american society for information science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1550-8366
pISSN - 0095-4403
DOI - 10.1002/bult.2011.1720370315
Subject(s) - compensation (psychology) , work (physics) , training (meteorology) , point (geometry) , public relations , balance (ability) , personal development , medical education , business , marketing , psychology , political science , engineering , medicine , mechanical engineering , physics , geometry , mathematics , neuroscience , psychoanalysis , psychotherapist , meteorology
An effective way for independent information professionals to expand business is through teaching the skills they use. Training opportunities include programs, workshops, courses, podcasts and webinars, offered at venues ranging from local meetings to international conferences. Distance education courses through universities are another potential instructional vehicle. Business organizations may offer a useful starting point with eager audiences seeking targeted material. Networking is important to share information on personal expertise and availability. One needs to balance the time and work involved against reasonable compensation, prospects for business development and personal satisfaction.