Dale Carnegie Training of the Heartland

Dale Carnegie Training of the Heartland is a professional development and public speaking training organization based in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded on the principles of Dale Carnegie — author of 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' — the franchise has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the top 25 high-performing franchises. It serves individuals and organizations across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio with courses in public speaking, leadership, communication, sales, and human relations. Trainers have over 30 years of experience working with companies to transform cultures and drive long-term results.

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Contact & location

3101 Bardstown Rd, 40205

Open website

(502) 413-8770

mark.sullivan@dalecarnegie.com

Membership & sessions

Dale Carnegie Training of the Heartland operates on a per-course enrollment model rather than a traditional membership. Individuals and organizations register for specific courses (e.g., the Dale Carnegie Course, public speaking, leadership, sales training). Corporate and group training packages are available. A subscription-based option ('Dale Carnegie Unlimited') provides access to a broad live online training library. Course fees vary by program; contact the Louisville office at (502) 413-8770 or mark.sullivan@dalecarnegie.com for current pricing and enrollment details. Courses may qualify for company tuition assistance programs.

Services: Dale Carnegie Course (flagship multi-week program), Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Training, Leadership Development, Sales Training, Customer Service Training, Communication & Human Relations, Stress Management, Team Building, 1:1 Coaching, Corporate & Customized Training Solutions, Live Online Training (eVolve platform), Dale Carnegie Unlimited Subscription

Meeting schedule: Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday). Courses are offered in multi-week formats: the flagship Dale Carnegie Course runs for 8–10 weekly sessions (once per week). Specific course dates and times vary by cohort; both in-person (Louisville, KY) and live online sessions are available. Check https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/locations/kentucky for current upcoming dates.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

The Heartland franchise covers multiple locations including Louisville KY, Lexington KY, Evansville IN, Paducah KY, and Cincinnati/Central Ohio. The Louisville office is the primary contact point. Coordinates sourced from MerchantCircle listing (38.2119044, -85.6724978).

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