Education and Training

At Strata GPO, we are passionate about empowering our dealer community with the training and education tools they need to sell more effectively. With our exclusive education and training opportunities, we help take the guess work out of training your team, saving you time, and ensuring that you’re up-to-date on the latest product, sales, and industry education that will help increase your bottom line.

Cutting Edge
Online Training – New!

24/7 Access to our online training platform with product category training, manufacturer resources, and more, available to two users per dealership at no cost.

VETS
In-Person Training

This in-person, vendor-led training seminar offers you the specialized product, sales, and foodservice education to help increase your bottom line.

Dealer Resources
Resources at Your Fingertips

Follow us on social media and check out our blog posts for industry tips and resources. Strata members also get our email newsletters twice a month.

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SET YOUR TEAM UP FOR SUCCESS WITH FE&S INDUSTRY EDUCATION FROM CUTTING EDGE ONLINE TRAINING

We are excited to offer this new product to Strata members at no cost as part of their membership.

Cutting Edge Online Training is the FE&S industry’s most comprehensive video-based training platform for new and experienced Dealer Sales Reps (DSRs) alike. From basic product knowledge to in-depth trainings, webinars, sales training, soft-skills training, and so much more, educating your team is now simple, affordable, and trackable.

Did you know that companies with comprehensive training programs have 218% higher revenue per employee? Education plays a vital role within the sales cycle. That’s why we’re proud to offer Cutting Edge Online Training with FE&S industry-specific education that will enable you to:

Easily onboard new hires with consistent product category training and manufacturer resources
Increase sales by closing more deals
Boost your confidence through acquired knowledge

Improve customer satisfaction by providing the best product recommendations for the job
Become a trusted resource and partner in order to earn repeat business

Get a sneak peek of the platform.

This online education platform provides an invaluable learning experience with a credible and trustworthy collaboration from MAFSI and opportunities to earn CFSP credits from NAFEM. Hit play on the video on the right to get an inside look at Cutting Edge.

Not a member? Access a 7-day trial free of charge.

Sign up for the free trial and unlock access to the top-rated Gas Ranges Product Category Course, plus receive an instant download of the Spec Checklist!

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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN MEMBERS’ FREE SUBSCRIPTION?

With Cutting Edge Online Training, it’s never been easier to train your mind, whether you are brushing up on FE&S concepts or learning entirely new aspects of our amazing industry. Through the Foundation Package, dealers in Strata get free access for two users to the following:

PRODUCT CATEGORY COURSES

An introduction to some of the most popular FE&S product categories!

Learners will gain an understanding of the function, features, and available options of the product, using video, audio and written trainings. Then, reinforce the information with a knowledge check.

Using printable guides, the learner will understand how to work with an operator to select the correct piece for their specific operation.

'A CUT ABOVE' VIDEO SERIES

The ‘A Cut Above’ series include micro-trainings from participating Vendors: Admiral Craft, CMA Dishmachines, Hoshizaki, Krowne Metal, Moffat, Star Manufacturing, Turbo Air, Unified Brands and Vollrath.

CUTTING EDGE WEBINARS

Sharpen your skills with training from our vendor partners! Hear from AllPoints, AutoQuotes, LeaseQ, Mercer, Nemco, PartsTown, Univex and Waring Commercial.

VETS: FE&S PRODUCT TRAINING

Learn the basics of FE&S equipment use and maintenance through VETS webinars with top vendors such as: Amana, Bally, Blodgett, Essendant, Globe, GMCW, Hamilton Beach, Imperial, Krowne, Marsal, Pitco, Star, Taylor, and Waring.