Who/what is Command Spanish®, Inc.? Command Spanish®, Inc. is America's #1 provider of occupational Spanish and cross-cultural programs and seminars for working adults. The company's management team consists of Spanish professors, specialists in language acquisition and learning theory, specialists in curriculum development and curriculum design, experts in Hispanic culture, and native Spanish-speakers. All programs and workshops are the result of careful research and on-the-job shadowing. They are reviewed by practitioner consultants and native Spanish-speakers. [BACK TO TOP]
What is occupational Spanish? The newest field in language learning is occupational Spanish. Adults attending an occupational Spanish class learn only the Spanish phrases, questions, and commands needed for their specific job requirements. There is no attempt to teach the whole language. Nurses learn how to assist and treat patients in Spanish, not to discuss the weather. Police officers are taught how to arrest criminals in Spanish, not to order tacos in a restaurant. For a more detailed explanation, click here. [BACK TO TOP]
Command Spanish® CertificationWhat does it mean to be "certified" by Command Spanish®, Inc.? Command Spanish®, Inc. sets high standards for its trainers and administrators. Instructors and program administrators alike must have completed our popular "Teaching Occupational Spanish" (TOS) program to learn specific training techniques required for successful use of our programs. Participants also receive marketing strategy support. All participants are eligible to receive IACET approved CEUs upon completion of the certification program. For more information about becoming certified, click here. [BACK TO TOP]
What is an Official Registered Provider (ORP)? An Official Registered Provider (ORP) is an instructional unit of a college that has sent an administrator (not necessarily a Spanish-speaker) to a Command Spanish® "Teaching Occupational Spanish" seminar for certification OR has had it's administrator take the certification program through independent study. This administrator will serve as the responsible person for arranging either credit or non-credit classes and seminars for open-enrollment or for contract training. The administrator (and his or her designees) will promote job-specific occupational Spanish and cross-cultural training for professionals and will be responsible for staffing those classes. To download the official document entitled, "Terms and Conditions of Certification for a Command Spanish® Official Register Provider," click here. NOTE: While Command Spanish® Certified Instructors may order Command Spanish® programs and utilize them in their own classes, (either credit or non-credit), instructor certification DOES NOT authorize an instructional unit to market or promote itself as an Official Registered Provider of Command Spanish® programs and training. Some examples of ORPs are: Workforce Development Offices, Continuing Education Divisions, Contract Training Units, Outreach Programs, and Foreign Language Departments. [BACK TO TOP]
How does my unit become an Official Registered Provider (ORP)? Upon completing the seminar or independent study program entitled,"Teaching Occupational Spanish," a college administrator earns, for his/her own instructional unit, certification as an Official Registered Provider (ORP). Administrators of ORPs can then market, sell, and provide Command Spanish® programs within their instructional unit. The Spanish instructors for an ORP may either be Command Spanish® Certified Instructors, or may be secondarily trained instructors. ORP status is not transferable from one department to another without the expressed written permission of Command Spanish®, Inc. Active status is for a twelve-month period, renewable annually, at no charge. [BACK TO TOP]
What is a Command Spanish® Certified Instructor (CSCI)? An individual who speaks both English and Spanish and who has successfully completed the Independent Study "Teaching Occupational Spanish" course is certified as a Command Spanish® Certified Instructor (CSCI). A degree in Spanish is not required in order to obtain instructor certification. A CSCI may order and use any Command Spanish® program. A CSCI may offer Command Spanish® training as private individuals, through public or private agencies, or they may work as instructors for LORPs, ORPs, or may use Command Spanish® programs in courses offered by colleges or instructional units that are not certified by Command Spanish®, Inc. To download the official document entitled, "Terms and Conditions of National Certification for a Command Spanish® Certified Instructor," click here. NOTE: While Command Spanish® Certified Instructors may order Command Spanish® programs and utilize them in their own classes, either credit or non-credit, instructor certification does not authorize instructional units to market or promote themselves as Command Spanish® training providers. In order for an instructional unit at a college to promote and market itself as a Command Spanish® provider, it must have ORP certification. [BACK TO TOP]
How do I become a Command Spanish® Certified Instructor (CSCI)? Upon completing the independent study course entitled, "Teaching Occupational Spanish," an individual earns certification as a Command Spanish® Certified Instructor (CSCI). CSCI status is portable, meaning it goes where you go. Active status is for a twelve-month period, renewable annually, at no charge. [BACK TO TOP]
Command Spanish® LicensingWhat is a Licensed Official Registered Provider (LORP)? A Licensed Official Registered Provider (LORP) is an additional licensing option. It is an instructional unit within a college that has first achieved ORP status and has signed an agreement with Command Spanish®, Inc. The license requires an annual licensing fee and provides for exclusive areas of operation and exclusive markets. LORPs receive special discounted pricing of programs, national referrals, and special marketing support. For more complete information about the additional licensing option click here or phone us at 601-582-8378. [BACK TO TOP]
How does my unit become a Licensed Official Registered Provider (LORP)? For your instructional unit to become a LORP, it must first be an ORP on active status with at least one Command Spanish® Certified Instructor in its employ--either part-time or full-time. For more information about becoming a LORP, contact us at 601-582-8378. [BACK TO TOP]
What are the benefits of becoming a Licensed Official Registered Provider (LORP)?
- Exclusive Geographical Area of Operation
- Exclusive, Protected Markets and Clientele
- Discounted Prices for Programs and Products
- Increased Earning Level for Online Affiliate Account
- Customized Programs
- Use of the Official Command Spanish®, Inc. LORP Logo
- Use of Command Spanish®, Inc. Trademarks
- LORP Listing on Official Command Spanish®, Inc. Website
- National Job Referrals from Command Spanish®, Inc.
- Permission to Purchase Unlimited Marketing Editions
- One Free TOS Seminar Registration or Independent Study Course Waiver Per Year
- Free National Advertising through Command Spanish®, Inc. [BACK TO TOP]
How do I contact a Licensed Official Registered Provider (LORP)? For a complete listing of current Command Spanish® Licensed Official Registered Providers, click here. [BACK TO TOP]
Command Spanish® Online: The Store
What is Command Spanish® Online? This is our online store. At CommandSpanishOnline.com, consumers may purchase Spanish language learning products such as books, audio CDs, and online courses, as well as gift certificates. [BACK TO TOP]
What is an Online Affiliate and how can I become one? Online affiliates are Internet marketing partners (such as yourself) that help drive consumers to CommandspanishOnline.com in exchange for a very generous percentage of the sales acquired due to the referral. In other words when a consumer visits our site through a link on an Online Affiliate's site AND MAKES A PURCHASE, the Online Affiliate is entitled to a percentage of the total sales. Earning percentages vary. For more information about how you can become an Online Affiliate, contact us. [BACK TO TOP]
What are the courses at Command Spanish® Online like? These are independent study programs that allow students to work at their own pace. Each course has been nationally-approved for CEU credit and costs $99. Upon completion of an online course, students receive a Certificate of Completion. All of our online courses employ our proprietary Language Power-Lock System™. For more information and to view a list of our online courses, click here. [BACK TO TOP]
What is the Language Power-Lock System™? This system allows the learner to effectively enter into the learning process through multiple doors and pathways. The student "sees" Spanish, "hears" Spanish, and "does" Spanish, virtually guaranteeing successful outcomes. These outcomes can be measured and assessed immediately by the student through the "record-back" option, and also by the numerous quizzes and reviews that provide cumulative evaluations prior to an exit exam. [BACK TO TOP]