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AI Readiness for Consultants
7 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
AI Readiness for Consultants teaches you to assess AI readiness, lead strategy workshops, and help clients build clear, actionable roadmaps.
Class is in session
AI Readiness for Consultants
7 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
AI Readiness for Consultants teaches you to assess AI readiness, lead strategy workshops, and help clients build clear, actionable roadmaps.
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Course overview
Future-Proof Your Practice with AI Readiness for Consultants
Stay relevant. Stay valuable. Build the skills to lead AI readiness and strategy for modern businesses.
AI is changing how businesses operate and how decisions get made. Leadership teams are asking new questions. Automation is shifting how work is done. Cloud costs are driving new priorities. Security risks are expanding. And across industries, organizations need trusted voices to help them make sense of it all and move forward.
If you are looking to strengthen your ability to lead these conversations and guide meaningful AI strategy, you are in the right place. You already know how to drive change. This course connects that experience to what businesses and leadership teams need today.
Built on the proven 10 Dimensions of Enterprise AI Readiness, this program gives you the structure, tools, and facilitation skills to assess AI readiness, lead strategy workshops, and help organizations take action with clarity and confidence.
What You’ll Gain From This Course
⦿ A clear understanding of how AI is changing Business IT
You will learn how AI, automation, cloud, security, and data are impacting Business IT and what leadership teams need to understand as they shape AI strategy.
⦿ A complete framework to assess AI readiness
You will gain the tools and structure to lead AI readiness assessments across the 10 Dimensions of Enterprise AI Readiness and translate insights into actionable roadmaps.
⦿ Skills to lead effective AI strategy workshops
You will build the ability to facilitate high-value strategy workshops that align stakeholders and drive decisions, with practical guidance and peer feedback.
⦿ A scalable, professional offering
You will leave with reusable tools, templates, and a delivery approach you can apply in consulting work, coaching engagements, or internal strategy leadership.
⦿ Learn with a supportive community
You will learn alongside a cohort of peers, sharing insights and building confidence through live sessions, practical exercises, and collaborative discussions.
By the end of this course, you will be ready to lead AI readiness assessments, facilitate strategy workshops, and guide organizations toward clear AI priorities and action.
Who is this course for
01
Consultants who want to guide AI readiness, lead strategy workshops, and deliver clear, actionable value to clients and leadership teams.
02
Internal organizational coaches helping business and IT leaders assess AI readiness and prioritize where to focus investment and effort.
03
Change agents building the skills and tools to facilitate AI strategy, shape cross-functional alignment, and drive visible progress.
What you’ll get out of this course
Understand how AI, automation, cloud, security, and data are reshaping Business IT
Gain clear, practical insight into how these forces are driving change, and how to guide organizations through them.
Assess AI readiness across the 10 Dimensions of Enterprise AI Readiness
Learn to lead structured AI readiness assessments that help organizations understand where they stand and where to focus next.
Apply real-world examples to drive strategy and decision-making
See how organizations are using AI, automation, and cloud strategies to achieve outcomes, and apply these insights in your workshops and strategy work.
Develop facilitation and strategy leadership skills
Build the ability to lead AI readiness and strategy workshops, align stakeholders, and help leadership teams prioritize action.
Deliver a scalable, professional offering
Leave with reusable tools, templates, and a proven delivery approach you can use in consulting engagements, coaching work, or internal strategy efforts.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from John Tanner in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
AI Readiness for Consultants
Course syllabus
13 live sessions • 8 lessons • 6 projects
Week 1
May
9
Optional: Office Hours: Welcome to the cohort!
Fri 5/911:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)May
10
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Deep dive on IT trends and client narrative framing
Sat 5/103:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Module 1: Framing the Future
Week 2
May
14
Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting executive framing and IT trends
Wed 5/1411:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)OptionalMay
17
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Foundations 1
Sat 5/173:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Module 2: Foundations 1
Week 3
May
21
Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting FinOps, MLOps, AIOps, and Workforce
Wed 5/2111:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)May
24
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Foundations 2
Sat 5/243:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Module 3: Foundations 2
Week 4
May
28
Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting strategic enablement and capability gaps
Wed 5/2811:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)OptionalMay
31
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Maturity Alignment
Sat 5/313:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Module 4: Maturity Alignment
Week 5
Jun
4
Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting maturity alignment
Wed 6/411:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)OptionalJun
7
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Responsible automation, AI, and data analytics
Sat 6/73:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Module 5: AI Strategy Planning
Week 6
Jun
11
Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting AI Strategy
Wed 6/1111:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)OptionalJun
14
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: AI Use Case Design
Sat 6/143:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Module 6: Use Case Design
Week 7
Jun
18
Optional: Office Hours: Class closeout + workshop toolbox intro
Post-course
Templates and Tools: Workshop Toolbox
Meet your instructor
John Tanner
John Tanner
John Tanner has led AI, Automation, DevOps, and Digital Transformation initiatives at notable places like the White House Communications Agency, Ford Motor Company, and Freddie Mac. As a trusted advisor with decades of hands-on experience, he helps Federal Agencies and Fortune 100 companies bridge the gap between business strategy and technical implementation.
Now, he’s bringing his expertise to this course; helping you grow the expertise and tools to lead in the evolving field of Business IT.
Course schedule
3-4 hours per week
Instructor-Led Live Sessions
2 hours per week
Join interactive, instructor-led sessions where we break down key concepts, discuss real-world applications, and work through challenges together. Expect a mix of guided learning, open Q&A, and hands-on exercises to help you apply what you’ve learned.
Open Office Hours
1 hours per week
Drop in for live office hours to get personalized guidance, ask questions, and connect with peers.
Weekly projects
2-3 hours per week
Apply what you learn through hands-on projects, case studies, and skill-building exercises designed to help you gain confidence and real-world experience.
Updated Course Materials
Lifetime Access
Get lifetime access to all future course material updates, including workshop templates and slides. Stay current, even as Business continues to evolve in the years to come.
Join the Community
Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond
Join the class Discord server for continued access to instructors and community members, even after the class has ended.
Complimentary Career Consultation
Trying to figure out your next career move in the business IT field? Whether you're navigating a transition, breaking into a new role, or just feeling stuck, this free career consultation is designed to give you straightforward, actionable advice. No fluff. No generic guidance. Real insights for your situation.
Schedule a free consultation
Learning is better with cohorts
Hands-On, Practical Learning
No passive lectures; just real-world skills, live discussions, and hands-on projects to help you apply what you learn immediately.
Learn by Doing, Together
Work alongside peers in live exercises, sharing insights, solving challenges, and learning from real-world experiences.
A Network That Supports You
Join a community of IT leaders, career changers, and professionals committed to growing together.