What do your "All Inclusive" courses include?
Our "All Inclusive" courses include the following:
- Round-trip airfare from most major airports in the US, as well as portions of Canada
- Individual hotel accommodation for the duration of your course (no room sharing)
- Round-trip transportation from the RDU International Airport to your hotel, and transportation from the hotel to/from our offices.
If you are coming from Canada and are considering one of our package, please contact us to determine availability.
What airline do you use for air travel, and when can I expect to arrive/depart?
We book air travel much the same way you do - using several online travel web sites (we like sidestep.com and southwest.com the best). As such, we have no specific airlines that we use (though we much prefer to use Southwest or JetBlue if flights are available).
When we book your travel our primary goal is to have you arrive in the Raleigh/Durham area the day before your class begins, and have you return home on the last day of class. Since our time zone is EST, this is typically not a problem.
When you enroll in one of our "all inclusive" packages, you'll get to select your departure airport, smoking preference, aisle/window seat preference, and departure airport. If we need to deviate from any of your preferences, we'll call you first to confirm. Once everything is set, you'll receive an itinerary, e-tickets, etc. all via email (typically within 24 hours).
How can I tell if there is space left in a class?
For competitive reasons, we don't display the space that is available in a class. In order to determine course availability, please contact us at 877-258-8987, or via email to info@otg-nc.com.
Our prices are (very) competitive, the quality of instruction is top-notch (did you check out our testimonials?), and our classes are limited to a maximum of 12 students. As a result, we encourage you enroll as soon as you decide to take a class (don't wait!).
I noticed that a class is in your online catalog, but isn't currently on your calendar - when will it be scheduled?
Many of our courses are scheduled based on demand, as a result, the best way to get a class on the calendar is to ask for it. If demand is sufficient (or if we feel like a change of pace), we'll put it on the calendar.
Another way to get a class is using our on-site option - if you've got 4 people that are interested in a class, we can bring the class to you (and it'll be cheaper than you coming to us). Call us at 877-258-8987 for more information.
Do I need to rent a car if I enroll using a package course?
No. The hotel partners that we work with all provide free shuttle services to/from the airport, as well as to/from our offices. There are also numerous restaraunts nearby (within walking, or free shuttle distance) so you don't need to rent a car. Some students like to explore, visit nearby parks, or go to the movies in the evenings - in these cases we would recommend a rental car (chances are someone in your class will be renting a car - and you might be able to tag along with them!)
Which of your courses are "Guaranteed to Run"?
Most of our package courses are guaranteed to run, your enrollment specialist will explain more. If a course is guaranteed to run, we pledge to not cancel the course due to low enrollment.
For our courses that are not guaranteed to run, we pledge to cover the cost of hotel and airfare to allow you to travel to one of our courses that is running (if one is scheduled elsewhere). In these cases, you'll have the option of receiving credit, a full refund, or travelling (on our dime) to another course.
Can you customize your courses for on-site delivery?
Yes. Since we own all of our courseware it is easy for us to cusotmize a solution to meet your needs - usually at no extra cost! Simply let us know which "pieces" of which courses that you want and we will compile the course that meets your specific needs.
If we don't have the course material that meets your needs pre-built, we can also build it for you!
Do you resell your courseware?
No. At present our courseware is only available for delivery by one of our instructors. When a third party delivers our courseware, it is difficult for us to ensure the quality of instruction (since we don't know the instructor and his/her qualifications), and it reflects badly on us.
However, we are more than happy to provide you with an instructor and the courseware to deliver a course
What does the hotel provide, and do I need to share a room?
All rooms are single-occupancy (one person per room - no room sharing). The hotel provides free wireless Internet access, free domestic long distance calling, a free shuttle to/from the airport and to/from our offices, and a free continental breakfast.
I want to stay a bit longer to check out all that North Carolina has to offer, can I still do that with your all inclusive packages?
Definitely! Make sure that you let your enrollment specialist know that you want to stay a bit longer, and make sure that you note your arrival/departure preferences on your enrollment form. Please note that we only provide hotel accommodation for the duration of the course, and if you stay longer you'll be responsible for your own accommodation after or before class.