AESC Program Policies
AESC Events
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Virtual events
All registrations are final and substitutions do not apply.
In-Person Events
Cancellations on or before 60 days prior to the initial event date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellation requests received after 60 days prior to the initial event date are nonrefundable. No-shows forfeit the entire registration fee. There will be no exceptions. Substitutions can be made at any time prior to the event. Please send all requests to info@aesc.org.
Event Cancellation/Postponement
AESC reserves the exclusive right to modify, postpone/reschedule or cancel programs for any reason, including but not limited to emergency, inclement weather or other 'acts of God'. If there is an event cancellation, every attempt will be made to reschedule, and registration fees will be applied to the rescheduled event date. Any travel, lodging, or incidental expenses incurred related to a canceled event cannot be refunded under any circumstances. If a canceled event cannot be rescheduled, AESC will issue a full refund.
Photograph and Video Release
By registering for this AESC event, you provide consent that AESC has the right to take photographs, videotape or digital recordings of you to use in any and all media, now and in the future, for marketing purposes.
Members-only Event
For an AESC Members-only event, AESC reserves the right to cancel registration for nonmember registrants. AESC will issue a refund if applicable.
Third Party Disclaimer
AESC is not responsible for the actions or the information or actions of any third party that may be part of the contents or promotions of this event. Under no circumstances will AESC be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage that is caused or alleged to have been caused to you in connection with your use of any advice, goods or services you receive from a guest speaker, attendee, or partner at an AESC event.
AESC Education Programs
All AESC Education Programs must be paid in full before attending.
AESC SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE RESEARCH
Intellectual Property
AESC retains copyright and all other legal rights to the Certificate in Executive Research Foundation Course, Expert Forums and Final Exam including all intellectual property rights embodied in the services.
Each seat provided is allocated to one individual only. Program materials may not be internally nor externally downloaded, reproduced, or distributed by any means.
Participants may download the Expert Forum workbook for personal use only.
Program Duration/Period
Participants are permitted one year from the registration date to complete the program.
If a participant does not complete the program within the designated period and their registration has not yet expired, they may request an extension of 60 days with an additional fee of $45 USD. The extension period will be confirmed once payment is received by AESC.
If a participant does not complete within the registration period, they may request a reactivation of 6 months with an additional fee of $250 USD. Pending exceptional circumstances, any accounts beyond the 6-month reactivation period will be disabled, and re-enrollment may be required for a participant to earn a certificate.
Foundation Course
Access to the Foundation Course will be granted to participants for the duration of the registration period. Upon registration expiration, participants who have completed the certificate will be removed from the learning portal. For participants who have not completed the certificate, access will be revoked upon expiration of the 6-month reactivation period.
Expert Forum
Registrants are required to participant in an Expert Forum to complete the certificate. Participants are expected to confirm their participation in a scheduled session upon registration. Should a participant need to reschedule their Expert Forum participation, they must give written notice to education@aesc.org a least seven (7) days in advance of the start of the session. Pending exceptional circumstances, failure to be present, reschedule, or cancel Expert Forum participation with less than seven (7) days notice will be subject to a $300 USD fee.
Exam and Fees
Failure to be present, reschedule, or cancel your Final Examination appointment with less than 24 hours’ notice--pending exceptional circumstances—will be subject to a $100 USD fee.
Failure to pass the Final Examination on the first attempt will result in being granted one more attempt to re-sit the examination subject to a $150 USD fee. Should a re-examination be required, it must be completed within the registration period.
Failure to pass the Final Examination on both attempts will result in ineligibility to receive a certificate.
Course Cancellations
Cancellations received within 15 days of the registration date receive a refund subject to a $45 USD service fee.
Cancellations and refunds are not permitted once the student has acquired access to the Foundation Course or has participated in any part of the Expert Forum unless the student can demonstrate exceptional circumstances.
Transfers
Transfers or substitutions can only apply to individuals within the same firm or organization under the condition that the student has not acquired access to the Foundation Course nor has participated in any part of the Expert Forum. The transfer or substitution must occur within the calendar year of payment and is subject to approval by AESC.
Transfers or substitutions do not incur a charge.
Protocol
All requests and inquiries must be made in writing and addressed to AESC Education at education@aesc.org.
EXECUTIVE RESEARCH WORKSHOP SERIES
Intellectual Property
AESC retains copyright and all other legal rights to the Executive Research Workshop Series including all intellectual property rights embodied in the services.
Each seat provided is allocated to one individual only and may not be internally nor externally downloaded, reproduced, or distributed by any means.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellations and refunds are not permitted.
Transfers
Before a single workshop or a bundle registration begins, transfers or substitutions from the same firm are permitted with observance of and approval by eligibility qualifications. Requests must be made at least 5 business days prior to the workshop date—pending extreme circumstances. Transfers do not incur a charge.
Protocol
All requests and inquiries must be made in writing and addressed to AESC Education at education@aesc.org.
AESC / CORNELL ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE TALENT
Intellectual Property
Cornell University retains copyright and all other legal rights to both the Advanced Certificate in Executive Talent including all intellectual property rights embodied in the services as delivered by AESC.
Each seat provided is allocated to one individual only and may not be internally nor externally downloaded, reproduced, or distributed by any means.
Cancellations
Cancellations received on or before 90 days prior to the 1st of the month of the course start date receive a refund subject to a $100 USD service fee.
Cancellations received within 90 days prior to the 1st of the month of the course start date receive a refund subject to a 50% charge fee.
Refunds are not permitted after the course start date.
Transfers
Transfers or substitutions from the same firm are permitted with observance of and approval by eligibility qualifications. Requests must be made at least 30 days prior to the course start date—pending extreme circumstances. Requests must be made to education@aesc.org.
Transfers or substitutions do not incur a charge.
Protocol
All requests and inquiries must be made in writing and addressed to education@aesc.org.
AESC CLIENT ADVISOR MASTERCLASS SERIES BY ANDREW SOBEL
Intellectual Property
Andrew Sobel retains copyright and all other legal rights to the Client Advisor Masterclass Series including all intellectual property rights embodied in the services as delivered by AESC.
Each seat provided is allocated to one individual only and may not be internally nor externally downloaded, reproduced, or distributed by any means.
Access
Each registration allows 18 months of access to the course.
Cancellations
Cancellations and refunds are not permitted.
Transfers
Transfers or substitutions are not permitted unless three conditions are met: (1) The participant who was enrolled has never signed into the course platform; (2) The transfer of the license is to another member of the original participant's firm; and (3) the transfer takes place within three months of purchasing the original license.
Protocol
All requests and inquiries must be made in writing and addressed to AESC Education at education@aesc.org.
AESC ON-DEMAND OFFERINGS
Effective Interviewing® E-Learning
Intellectual Property
Interview Edge retains copyright and all other legal rights including all intellectual property rights embodied in the services to Effective Interviewing® E-learning as delivered by AESC. Each seat provided is allocated to one individual only and may not be internally nor externally downloaded, reproduced, or distributed by any means.
Interview Edge retains the right to determine the eligibility of enrollment in observance of their respective policy. In these cases, the participant will receive a refund.
Program Duration/Period
Upon receiving access to content, participants have 7 days allotted to complete the program. If a participant does not complete the program within the designated period, they may request an extension of seven (7) days at an additional fee of $25 USD.
A year from your start date is allotted for access to the HirePath® Interview Tools.
Cancellations
Cancellations and refunds are not permitted.
Transfers
Transfers or substitutions are not permitted.
Protocol
All requests and inquiries must be made in writing and addressed to AESC Education at education@aesc.org.
IMPROVE YOUR DIGITAL BODY LANGUAGE
Intellectual Property
Erica Dhawan retains copyright and all other legal rights to the course Improve your Digital Body Language including all intellectual property rights embodied in the services as delivered by AESC.
Each seat provided is allocated to one individual only and may not be internally nor externally downloaded, reproduced, or distributed by any means.
For more information, read the Terms of Use & Privacy Policy of Erica's Dhawan School and the Terms of Use & Privacy Policy of the course platform, Teachable.
Cancellations
Cancellations and refunds are not permitted.
Transfers
Transfers or substitutions are not permitted.
Protocol
All requests and inquiries must be made in writing and addressed to AESC Education at education@aesc.org.
AESC MEMBERS-ONLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
"FROM EXECUTION TO ORIGINATION" AND "BECOME A TRUSTED ADVISOR" WITH DAVID BUTTER
Intellectual Property
David Butter retains copyright and all other legal rights to content provided in "Execution to Origination" and "Become a Trusted Advisor" including all intellectual property rights embodied in the services as delivered by AESC.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellations and refunds are not permitted.
Protocol
All requests and inquiries must be made in writing and addressed to AESC Education at education@aesc.org.
