http://www.KettlebellWall.com/blog/why-get-rkc-kettlebell-certification/ SIGN THE WALL if you're ADDICTED to KETTLEBELLS! Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:39:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.KettlebellWall.com/blog/why-get-rkc-kettlebell-certification/comment-page-1/#comment-224 Roy Furr Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:49:25 +0000 http://www.KettlebellWall.com/blog/why-get-rkc-kettlebell-certification/#comment-224 Fair enough Gilles. I understand what you're saying. My point though is that the RECOGNITION of the certification is incredibly important as well. If you're doing it for personal growth then two similar programs may have equal value. But when the certification becomes a marketing tool for your personal training business, you also need to look at the impact of having a more recognized certification versus one that you know is on par as far as physical/mental demands but is not recognized by your clients. Sure, much of the cost of the RKC goes to marketing -- but once you're RKC certified, that expense is marketing YOU as well. So there's the extra value in RKC certification -- then it becomes a personal decision as to whether it's worth it for you. Fair enough Gilles. I understand what you’re saying. My point though is that the RECOGNITION of the certification is incredibly important as well. If you’re doing it for personal growth then two similar programs may have equal value. But when the certification becomes a marketing tool for your personal training business, you also need to look at the impact of having a more recognized certification versus one that you know is on par as far as physical/mental demands but is not recognized by your clients. Sure, much of the cost of the RKC goes to marketing — but once you’re RKC certified, that expense is marketing YOU as well. So there’s the extra value in RKC certification — then it becomes a personal decision as to whether it’s worth it for you.

]]> http://www.KettlebellWall.com/blog/why-get-rkc-kettlebell-certification/comment-page-1/#comment-223 Gilles Charette Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:34:52 +0000 http://www.KettlebellWall.com/blog/why-get-rkc-kettlebell-certification/#comment-223 I won't dispute that Pavel is a highly qualified instructor, but I would dispute that there are many other instructors who offer certifications that are just as valid and of high quality. In Canada we have Shawn Mozen and in the US there are people like Steve Maxwell and Steve Cotter who are offering exceptional programs and certifications. I personally cannot justify paying $2295 (discounted price) for certification when I know I can be certified from these other gentlemen for $400 to $600 (discounted prices). In fact I could become certified by all these gentlemen for less than $2295. Just my thoughts... I won’t dispute that Pavel is a highly qualified instructor, but I would dispute that there are many other instructors who offer certifications that are just as valid and of high quality. In Canada we have Shawn Mozen and in the US there are people like Steve Maxwell and Steve Cotter who are offering exceptional programs and certifications. I personally cannot justify paying $2295 (discounted price) for certification when I know I can be certified from these other gentlemen for $400 to $600 (discounted prices). In fact I could become certified by all these gentlemen for less than $2295. Just my thoughts…

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