We've tried to include everything you may want to know about the GTD Interactive course! If we've missed something, need more information, or don't want to wade through the questions below, please contact us.
What specifically does the course include? The course covers the five phases of mastering workflow: collect, process, organize, review, do. Each section includes character-based story for learners to stay engaged in the experience, short videos from David Allen explaining the best practices of each of those five phases and interactive exercises for participants to practice what they've just learned. There is also a rich resources section with PDF's of GTD articles and setup guides to assist the learner outside of the course. We've also included our popular GTD-Q assessment for learners to measure their current control and perspective. The intention of the course is to give users the essentials of mastering workflow, as well as practical, hands-on tips tricks and strategies to build their first draft system.
What tools are referenced in the course to help build a GTD system? The course content and GTD approach are applicable to any tool or system. In this course, where the learner is guided through building their first draft system, they are coached through the tools that will serve them best. Where possible, we've included specific setup guides for the most common tools our clients have installed including Outlook, Lotus Notes, Entourage and setting up paper planners. If you would like any
customization of the course to match your specific tools, please
contact us to scope that for you.
What does it not cover? In general, because the course is only one-hour of an online experience, much of the content is presented in a much more condensed format than it would be in a classroom course. We choose to cover the essential components of each of the five phases.
Does this course replace the Mastering Workflow instructor-led class? For some companies where cost and scalability are a primary focus, they may choose to offer this new interactive course only. Others, may choose to continue to offer both. The interactive course is not a complete replacement for the classroom course. It is primarily based on the four-hour introduction to mastering workflow course, so it does not cover everything a full one day GTD class would cover.
What are the minimum system requirements?
Processor: 1.0 GHz or faster (1.2 GHz or faster recommended)
Operating System: Windows® XP or Vista (Sorry, the NinthHouse LMS where the course is hosted is not yet compatible with Mac)
RAM: 256 MB (512 MB recommended) for Windows XP; 1 GB (1.5
GB recommended) for Windows Vista
Network Connection: 10BASE‐T Ethernet (or equivalent
wireless) network interface with bandwidth supporting 200 kbps. An active
internet connection is required at all times. NOTE: Actual connection speeds
depend on many factors and are often less than the maximum possible; this may
affect performance.
Sound Card: 16‐bit sound card with speakers and/or
headphones
Monitor: 1024 x 768 resolution with 16‐bit color depth
Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer v6.0 or higher only. JavaScript, Active X, and cookies must be enabled;
"pop‐up blocker" software must be disabled or programmed to accept
pop‐ups from app.ninthhouse.net and quickcheck.ninthhouse.com.
Adobe® Flash™ v9.0r124 or higher
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 or higher
How do we access the course? The course is hosted on an online Learning Management System (LMS) by our partner, PDI Ninth House. As long as your learners have a consistent broadband connection, they will access the course through a secure website that will store their work and track their progress.
I've never taken a GTD course before, will this teach me everything I need to know? Yes, the course is designed for those that are new to GTD as well as those who may have familiarity with it already.
How much is it? The course price is based on a per-person subscription basis and is typically around $250 per learner for a year of unlimited access to the course and materials. Please contact us for more specific pricing details and options.
Is there a minimum order? Yes, the course is currently only available for purchase in groups of 20 or more licenses.
Is the course available to buy for just one person or less than 20? No, the course is not yet
available for individual purchase. There is a 20-person minimum for purchasing this course. In the meantime, we encourage
individuals to learn GTD through our public seminars, audio products and GTD Getting Started series on GTD Connect. So sorry, we do not have an expected date or plan for individual sales, but will announce something through Productive Living if that becomes available. You can also email usif you would like to be notified when the individual purchase option becomes available. We plan to release it to individuals sometime in 2010, but do not have a firm date to announce yet.
Do you offer government or non-profit pricing? Yes, we are happy to support government and non-profit agencies with a 10% discount on the license fees.
How do I purchase the course? To purchase the course, please email us, or call 805-646-8432.
Where will my users go for technical support? We can serve as front-line Help Desk for your learners enrolled in the course or you can serve in that role. That will be determined in the purchase process.
Should I buy my users the GTD book to go along with the course? Yes, just as with a GTD classroom course, we highly recommend the Getting Things Done book for all of your users who take this course. The GTD book is still the most comprehensive "textbook" for all of the components of GTD and will be an excellent resource for them.
Can I integrate the course on my own learning management system (LMS)? Yes, that is available as a customized option. Please contact us to scope that for you.
Do I need to install anything on my user's machines? No, as long as the minimum technical requirements are already installed, the course will be accessed through a secure website.
I do not meet all of the technical requirements can I still purchase the course? Unfortunately
no, these are the minimum requirements and are not adjustable. The
course will not operate on machines that do not meet these minimum
requirements and we cannot provide technical support on machines that
do not meet the requirements. To check if your systems will run the
course, please go through the QuickCheck.
Is there a workbook? There is no workbook for or hard copy materials that will accompany the course however, there are many materials that users can choose to print from the course, if they choose, to assist them in implementation. For example, the mindsweep they do in the course can be printed, as well as any draft lists they create. We have also made our popular whitepapers for Outlook, Lotus Notes and paper planners available to users of this course in PDF format that can be saved to their computer and/or printed.
Is there a blended solution, such as a classroom component? We designed the course to be stand-alone without any required classroom piece. However, the course can be combined with any of our instructor-led options, such as custom Webinars, telecoaching or personal coaching.
I've already taken the classroom course do I still need this course? Even graduates of the classroom course can find this course helpful as a refresher of the essentials of mastering workflow.
Is there a mobile version? No, this course is designed to be taken from a desktop PC only.
Is this available for my users on a Mac? So sorry, not at this time. We love Mac too, but it's just not available at this time for this course. Our development partner,
Ninth House, will let us know if their LMS expands to
include Mac compatibility.
Is the course accessible through browsers besides Internet Explorer? So sorry, not at this time. Our development partner,
Ninth House, will let us know if the course requirements expand to
include other browser compatibility.
Does each participant need their own license? Yes, this course is licensed per individual for a 12 month subscription basis. The logons are unique and tracked on the course LMS. If you put purchase 40 licenses, than only 40 unique logins can be created. Licenses are not transferable once the user logs onto the course (regardless of course completion).
I do not want to access the course for 12 months is this still the same price? Yes. The course will be sold and a 12 month subscription basis to allow users to master their skills over time and access the rich resources Library.
I have licenses that were never used. Can these be extended or refunded? Licenses are non-refundable and subscription dates cannot be extended.
Is the course available in other languages than English? No, not at this time. Please let us know if you require the course in another language and we would be happy to scope that as a customization option.
Do I have to complete the course all in one sitting? No. The course designed to be self-paced. You can enter and leave the course at any time and the course will track what progress to pick up where you last left off.
How long does the course take to complete? The actual online course experience is approximately 1 hour. There are approximately 8 to 16 hours of additional out of course implementation exercises users can choose to do. Just like the Getting Things Done book or classroom sessions, we've tried to make the course as robust and comprehensive as possible giving users the experience of learning about GTD and implementing their first draft system.
8-16 hour seems like a lot of work out of the course do I have to do that? Some users may choose to simply watch the course online and go through some of the exercises and consider their participation complete. To get the full implementation benefits though we do recommend that users carve out some time following the course to put it in practice. Eight to 16 hours is an estimate for anyone implementing GTD through any of our courses or materials. For some it will take less, and for others it may take more.
Is there a trial version? We are happy to do an online tour for you of the course, or provide you with a short-term evaluation account. Please contact us to inquire about an evaluation account.
How is this course different than GTD Connect? Mastering Workflow Interactive is a stand-alone course, with a defined outline and curriculum following the five phases of workflow. GTD Connect is an online membership program, with a wide variety of learning tools, social networking tools and new content to assist people in maintaining and mastering their GTD implementation over time.
Is GTD Connect included in this course? It can be but is not required or included in the per seat licensing. It would be an excellent complement to the Interactive course though.
We bought the course from David Allen Company. Where do I go for support? Your company help desk is your first line of support if it's related to your equipment. If they have not
been able to resolve your issue, or it's about the course, please contact our GTD Interactive Team. We will respond within one business day. E-mail: gtdinteractivesales@davidco.com Phone: 805-646-8432
By completing this course, will I qualify for continuing education credits? Since we do not do that for our instructor-led course, this Interactive version is not setup to qualify for Continuing Ed credits or completion certificates.
