An eight-module programme that teaches one shared consulting method to two audiences: affiliate partners, who apply the licensed method with their own clients, and junior consultants, who build consulting skill and client readiness. Sessions run every two weeks over four to five months and end in a capstone and certification.
- 8 modules, one every two weeks
- Fri 6 Nov 2026 — Module 1 kickoff
- 19–26 Mar 2027 — capstone before the mentor panel
- Fri 16 Apr 2027 — certification gate
Eight modules, from landscape to network
Each module follows the same seven-part template: learning objectives, core concepts, terminology, discussion, practical exercise, knowledge check and audience-specific guidance.
| Module | Topic | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The 2026 AI Consulting Landscape | Fri 6 Nov 2026 |
| 2 | Agentic AI: Concepts and Terminology | Fri 20 Nov 2026 |
| 3 | Physical AI and Robotics | Fri 4 Dec 2026 |
| 4 | Transformation Philosophy: Fundamental vs Incremental | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| 5 | End-to-End Delivery: Strategy Through Implementation | Fri 22 Jan 2027 |
| 6 | Boutique Differentiation and Competitive Positioning | Fri 5 Feb 2027 |
| 7 | Client Language and Communication Standards | Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| 8 | Global Affiliate Network and Quality Assurance | Fri 5 Mar 2027 |
Reviews, check-ins and key dates
Adjusted for the holidays: a five-week gap between Modules 4 and 5, then fortnightly modules again. Check-ins are counted from the 6 November kickoff and moved to the nearest working day.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Mon 7 Dec 2026 | 30-day check-in |
| Fri 11 Dec 2026 | Foundations gate and decision point |
| Tue 5 Jan 2027 | 60-day check-in |
| Fri 8 Jan 2027 | Mid-programme review |
| Fri 29 Jan 2027 | Method gate |
| Thu 4 Feb 2027 | 90-day check-in |
| Fri 26 Feb 2027 | Positioning and voice gate |
| Fri 12 Mar 2027 | End-programme review |
| Fri 19–26 Mar 2027 | Capstone: full mock engagement before the mentor panel |
| Fri 16 Apr 2027 | Certification gate and pilot retrospective |
Four gates between kickoff and certification
Each gate is assessed against a written rubric. Learners move on when they show the skill, not when the calendar says so.
- Foundations (Modules 1–3), by 11 Dec 2026. Pass all three knowledge checks and one combined role-play: explain the 2026 landscape, agentic AI and physical AI in plain client language.
- Method (Modules 4–5), by 29 Jan 2027. Reframe a client brief toward fundamental transformation and defend a five-stage delivery plan: Diagnose, Design, Build, Deploy, Scale and Govern.
- Positioning and voice (Modules 6–7), by 26 Feb 2027. Win a mock competitive pitch and pass a drafting review: hero statement, mission under 30 words, vision under 25 words, no banned jargon.
- Network and readiness (Module 8 and capstone), by 26 Mar 2027. Assessed on method fidelity, use of evidence, language and client readiness. Every capstone includes a cross-cultural knowledge-exchange element.
The capstone. Each candidate diagnoses a client brief, reframes it toward fundamental transformation, designs an end-to-end plan combining digital and, where relevant, physical AI, prices it on outcomes, and presents it to the mentor panel led by Deverout Graham, Managing Partner. Candidates who miss first time get remediation and a second attempt before 9 April 2027.
Same modules, different outcomes
Affiliate partners [AP]
- Lighter, self-directed cadence with the same milestones
- Apply the licensed method with their own clients
- Certified on method fidelity, technical fluency, language and positioning
- Sign the quality-standard commitment and agree recertification terms
- Must pass the capstone
Junior consultants [JC]
- Short weekly touchpoints inside live client work
- Build skill along the delivery arc, from Diagnose toward Deploy
- Assessed on development and client readiness, not licensing
- Separate development review at the end of the programme
- Share AI fluency upward through reverse-mentoring
From one pilot cohort to the whole network
- Pilot (Nov 2026 – Mar 2027): one small mixed cohort of affiliate partners and junior consultants, with one trained mentor.
- Certify and refine (Mar – Apr 2027): capstones and certification. Go ahead only if a clear majority of affiliate candidates pass on the first or second attempt.
- Scale (Q2 2027): train mentors first. No market certifies affiliates until it has at least one certified mentor.
- Knowledge loop (from end of Q2 2027): a quarterly network exchange, so lessons from affiliates in the field shape the shared method.
For today’s live status — next session, countdown and progress — see the live programme page.
