Is there on-the-job training for the Introductory Presentation training in the Gokhale Method?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-the-Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hands-on techniques related to Gokhale® Foundations | 20 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Introduction to Gokhale Method philosophy | 4 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Demonstration of partial memorization of the Gokhale® Foundations course teaching script | 5 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Teaching skills, voice projection | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Gokhale® Consultation training | 5 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Introductory Presentation training | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Instruction in effective use of images | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Observation and discussion of select cases for study | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Review of anatomy relevant to posture | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Advanced Gokhale Method techniques for self-use only | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Training in various contexts (outdoors, home-type environment, etc.) | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Complementary healing modalities | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Rudimentary training in yoga/dance/fitness training | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Introduction to running a posture business | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Introduction to the backend of the website | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 18–23)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, the Introductory Presentation training does not include any on-the-job training. The training is part of the Immersion Week course.
The training schedule outlines that the Introductory Presentation training consists of 2 hours of classroom training at the Immersion Week Course location. There are no hours listed for on-the-job training.
Prospective franchisees should note that while on-the-job training is not provided for the Introductory Presentation training, Gokhale Method does provide other forms of support and training, including webinars, manuals, and ongoing advice. Franchisees are also required to teach the full six-lesson Gokhale Foundations course in a one-on-one setting to two separate practice students.