Call for Training Proposals

NOTE: The deadline to submit a training proposal has passed.

DrupalCon trainings provide attendees with a full day of in-depth, hands-on experience. We’re looking for training partners to propose quality, in-demand trainings for the Minneapolis 2020 lineup.

Trainings have an extra fee beyond that of the main conference ticket. Trainers will receive a 50/50 share of the net revenue from their training. Each training team will receive one free ticket to the con.

We’d like trainings for each of our three main audiences: builders (including, but not limited to, front-end and back-end developers, site builders, UX designers, project managers), content and digital marketers, and agency leaders.

Review the information below before submitting your proposal. Send questions to bethany@association.drupal.org.

Timeline

  • Proposals open - June 24
  • Proposals close - August 2 11:59pm CDT (UTC -5)
  • Trainers notified - August 16
  • Trainings - May 18 and 19, 2020 9am - 4pm

Trainer Expectations

  • Sign a contract with the Drupal Association
  • Assist in training marketing
  • Develop five hours of training content
  • Deliver an agenda, detailed set-up instructions, and other resources about six weeks before the conference
  • Furnish all development environments and resources
  • Arrange to bring one trainer for every 12 trainees
  • Provide on-site set-up support starting at 7:30am on training day
  • Abide by the DrupalCon Code of Conduct

Proposal Tips

  • Review Seattle 2019 trainings for more context: builder, content and digital marketing, and agency leaders
  • Review potential topics drafted by Seattle 2019 training attendees
  • Strive for clarity and succinctness
  • Define or avoid jargon
  • Avoid pop culture references
  • Uphold inclusive language
  • Refrain from shaming competitors, tools, communities, etc.

FAQ

Q: Do I have to be associated with a training company to propose a training?

A: No! We'd like trainers to have a history of developing and delivering trainings. Association with a training company is not required.

Q: What if I have an excellent proposal for a half-day training rather than a full-day training?

A: We're focused on securing day-long trainings however, let's talk!

Q: What if I don't intend to provide to more than one trainer (myself)?

A: Go ahead and submit your proposal!

Proposal Questions

  • Title
  • Abstract: Provide 2-3 sentences that sum up your training. Include the fundamental “why.”
  • Description: Provide a 2-3 sentence introductory paragraph, plus a detailed description paragraph.
  • Learning Objectives: List what an attendee can expect to take away from the event. Use action verbs (ex., “apply,” “build,” “develop,” etc.) rather than “learn” or “understand.”
  • Agenda: Illustrate a well-paced, *tentative* schedule for the day. Note: Trainings typically run from 9am - 4pm with a 60 minute lunch break and two 15 minute coffee breaks.
  • Experience Level: Beginner, intermediate, advanced
  • Prerequisites What do registrants need to know in order to make the most out of this training? Note: A chief attendee complaint is that posted experience level and prerequisites do not match the on-site content.
  • Target Audience: Who is the ideal attendee for this training?
  • Dev Environments: List the platforms this training has been tested for.
  • Additional Requirements: What hardware, software, accounts, etc. are needed? Note: Specific set-up instructions will be provided to registrants at a later date.
  • Drupal Version
  • Training History: Yes, we have run this training before either privately with clients or to students in a formal training capacity; No, we have not run this training before, but it will be field-tested prior to DrupalCon; No, we have not run this training before
  • Training Improvements from Previous DrupalCons: If applicable, how will this training differ from that of previous DrupalCons?
  • Trainer Count: Trainings must have a 12:1 student to teacher ratio. What is the max number of trainers you will provide? This is helpful for planning. Don’t feel pressured to list a number you’re not comfortable with.
  • Trainer Experience: Demonstrate the quality of your training team, their training history, and experience with the proposed topic.
  • Marketing Plan: How will you help promote your training?