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Education Specialists Trained by eBay 

Learn about eBay

If you prefer to learn in a hands-on face to face setting, the eBay Education Specialist Program is for you!  From basic buying to business selling - all the content is here.


What Can I Learn About?
eBay has trained teachers in the following areas:

  • Buying / Shopping on eBay
  • The Basics of Selling
  • Beyond the Basics (Advanced Selling)

How Do I Learn? In the course, you’ll receive personalised coaching from one of our trainers including:

  • eBay-created content
  • student manuals
  • visual demonstrations
  • tips and advice

Teach about eBay

Have you always wanted to teach others how to be successful on eBay but didn't know how to get started? Or maybe you're already teaching and need the right materials.


This is the course you've been waiting for - it's the only way to teach about eBay the right way!

What Can I Teach?

  • Buying / Shopping on eBay
  • The Basics of Selling
  • Advanced Selling 

See Frequently Asked Questions


Becoming an Education Specialist - Frequently Asked Questions


What are the courses?
These self-paced, online training programs will give you the knowledge and tools you need to successfully teach the eBay courses: "Selling Basics", "Beyond the Basics" and "Shopping on eBay". You'll use the same, quality materials developed for and used by eBay! Once you pass the course you're then in charge of your own career as an eBay teacher - create your own classes at the venue of your choice and charge the price you wish to charge. We hope to be able to offer more courses for you to teach as the program progresses.

How Much Is Does It Cost?
It costs $199 to register and complete any course(s) plus an ongoing yearly fee of $79 (payable after the first twelve months).   You will need to pass subsequent (updated) exams when they content is changed, and more advanced courses require more experience selling on eBay.  For full terms and conditions, refer the Power University user agreement.

Is the Cost Tax Deductible?
Talk to your tax advisor to discuss your particular circumstances but the costs should be fully tax deductible.

What Do I Get For What I Pay?

  • Online training & tips on how to teach the courses effectively
  • Course contents & access to the online exams
  • Use of the certified by eBay logo and certification certificate
  • Access to instructor materials
  • Access to student materials
  • CD Rom and PowerPoint materials for use when teaching
  • Ongoing customer support from Power University

Plus - you'll have access to the eBay Education Specialist directory where you can advertise your training events. Students can then search for your courses by location or date.


Who Runs The Program?
The global eBay Education Specialist program is hosted by American Research Institute's Power University.

Where Can I Teach?
In short - wherever you like. Your home, the student's home, the local library, schools, colleges, TAFEs, community centre or halls - wherever you can find the space!

For more information, visit the Power University website




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