People Success for People Professionals
Develop your career as a People Professional and make an impact
Our comprehensive program is designed with three tailored levels to meet you wherever you are on your career path. Whether you’re just starting out or aspiring to lead, we’ll equip you with the critical skills, knowledge, and connections needed to thrive in this dynamic field.
More than just training, our top priority is to support your entire journey—helping you land the right job and ensuring your continued success in it.
Your Career Roadmap
People Success for People Professionals is a comprehensive training program designed to empower People professionals at every stage of their career, from entry-level skills to executive leadership. The program is structured across three progressive levels, each offering the essential knowledge, tools, and strategic insights needed to excel in the dynamic world of Agile HR.
The program is divided into three levels, each tailored to specific career stages. You can choose to complete individual levels based on your experience or follow the progression from one level to the next.
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help. Whether you’re new to Agile HR or looking to advance your career, we can guide you in selecting the right level based on your goals and experience. You can also request a personalized learning path tailored to your unique needs.
Foundations (L1): Kickstarting Your Journey
Target Audience: Professionals with 0–2 years of experience.
Strategy (L2): Transitioning to a Trusted Partner
Target Audience: Professionals with 1–3 years of experience.
Level 2 takes your expertise to the next stage, helping you transition from being a specialist to a strategic partner who drives business outcomes. You’ll learn to apply your knowledge in ways that align with and support organizational goals.
Mastery (L3): Leading with Vision and Impact
Target Audience: Professionals with 4+ years of experience.
For experienced professionals aspiring to executive roles, this Level 3 provides the leadership training necessary to manage People functions at the highest level. You’ll gain the strategic insights needed to lead departments, advise on major business decisions, and foster a forward-thinking People culture.
Post-Program Career Support
We provide dedicated support to help you
find job opportunities
nail your interview
negotiate your offer
Course Structure
Format: 100% online, interactive sessions
Language: English
Duration: 6 – 7 weeks
Sessions per week: 2 sessions
Session Length: 90 minutes to 2.5 hours
Final Assessment
Session Structure
Group Discussions: 20-25 minutes, focusing on sharing experiences and fostering peer-to-peer learning
Role Plays/Exercises: 30-35 minutes, exploring and experiencing different scenarios
Case Studies: We will analyze successful (and sometimes unsuccessful) real-world examples, gain actionable insights, and apply lessons to your companies.
Homework: Each assignment is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice. While optional, if completed, we will review it and provide complimentary feedback and consultation.
Why choose our program?
Expert-Led Training: Learn from seasoned professional with real-world experience, ensuring you gain practical insights and best practices.
Career-Focused Learning: Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the essential skills to jumpstart your career, whether you’re starting fresh or transitioning into a people role.
Certification and Career Support: Earn a certificate upon completion that boosts your career prospects, validates your new skills, and demonstrates your readiness for strategic People roles. The certification aligns with industry standards, adding to your credibility.
Practical, Hands-On Approach: Our training combines theoretical knowledge with real-world simulations, case studies, and role-plays that replicate challenging scenarios you may encounter in your role.
Community and Peer Networking: Connect with other professionals to share experiences, expand your network, and build lasting professional relationships. Gain access to an exclusive alumni network and continuous learning resources to stay up-to-date with the latest trends.
Foundations: Kickstarting Your Journey (Level 1)
This Level is designed for Professionals with 0-2 years of experience, providing them with a solid foundation in people success and the employee lifecycle.
It focuses on practical skills and strategies to help participants drive business outcomes through people-centric approaches. You will explore core Agile HR functions, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management, culture building, and offboarding, while learning how to leverage technology and data for informed decision-making.
By the end of the course, you will be prepared to make immediate contributions to your organizations and advance in your career.
What you will learn
By the end of this program, you will be able to:
Core Fundamentals: Gain a solid understanding of HR principles, including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance, to build a strong foundation for your career.
Talent Acquisition Techniques: Learn effective strategies for attracting, selecting, and retaining top talent in today’s competitive job market.
Employee Lifecycle Management: Master the key stages of the employee journey—from hiring to development, engagement, and retention—ensuring a seamless experience for your team.
Technology Tools: Familiarize yourself with modern tools and software that streamline workflows and enhance people management processes.
Introduction to Strategic Thinking: Begin to align People practices with broader business objectives, helping you contribute to organizational success from day one.
Program Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction
Session 1: Welcome & Understanding People Success Fundamentals
Duration: 90 minutes
Overview:
This session introduces participants to the foundational principles of people success, emphasizing how People professionals can create a culture of growth, engagement, and inclusion that drives organizational success. You will learn how to align people strategies with business goals and understand the role Agile HR plays in fostering positive work environments.
Key Topics:
- Program overview and objectives
- How the sessions build upon each other
- How to maximize value from group discussions, role play, and homework
- Definition and importance of people success.
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Aligning people strategies with business objectives.
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Agile HR
Module 2: Employee Life Cycle
Session 1: Building Successful Teams (Sourcing)
Key Topics:
- Talent sourcing
- Writing compelling job descriptions
- Leveraging social media and recruiting platforms
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion in sourcing
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Job description template
- Job advert template
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DEI checklist for job postings
Session 2: Building Successful Teams (Hiring)
Key Topics:
- Interview techniques and question frameworks
- Behavioral and competency-based interviewing
- Evaluating candidates for both skills and cultural alignment
- Extending offers
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Interview guide template
- Evaluation scorecards to help structure and document the interview process.
Session 3: Onboarding
Key Topics:
- Key components of effective onboarding programs
- Onboarding remote vs. in-office employees
- Accelerating cultural integration
- Providing ongoing support during the onboarding phase
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Onboarding checklist and template for 30-60-90 day plans
Session 4: Performance/People Management & Succession planning
Key Topics:
- Traditional vs. Continuous Performance Management
- Foundation of Setting Goals
- Continuous Feedback and Recognition (CFR)
- Foundation of Feedback-Giving
- What is succession planning?
- Best practices for exit interviews
- Knowledge transfer and succession planning
- Maintaining positive relationships with alumni employees
- Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Feedback delivery guide
- Offboarding checklist
Session 5: Continuous Learning & Development
Key Topics:
- What is continuous learning and leadership development?
- The 70-20-10 approach to learning
- The role of mentorship and peer learning
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Guide to identify skill gaps
- Succession Planning Template
Session 6: Compensation, Benefits, and Total Rewards
Key Topics:
- Basics of competitive salary structures
- Foundations of benefits programs that go beyond financial rewards
- Trends in compensation (e.g., flexible benefits, remote work perks)
- Communicating compensation and benefits effectively
- Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
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Compensation and benefits planning guide
Module 3: Culture and Employee Experience
Session 1: Culture and Employee Engagement Basics
Key Topics:
- Key drivers of employee engagement
- Creating an inclusive and engaging work culture
- Promoting employee well-being and mental health
- Engagement strategies for remote and hybrid teams
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Employee engagement survey template
Module 4: Technology and Data
Session 1: People Technology and Data-Driven Decision Making for Beginners
Key Topics:
- Introduction to HR Management Systems (HRMS)
- Introduction to Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- ChatGPT for People Professionals
- Introduction to People Analytics
- Common metrics
- Tools for collecting and analyzing data (e.g., Google Sheets, HRIS)
- Basics of data visualization and reporting
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Basic dashboard template
Module 5: Career Development for People Professionals
Session 1: Growing as a People Professional
Key Focus Areas:
- Building a personal brand as a People professional
- Career growth strategies (mentorship, certifications, networks)
- How to specialize in different People functions (recruitment, L&D, employee relations)
- Leadership skills for People professionals
- Staying updated on People trends (AI, remote work, diversity initiatives)
Module 6: Program Wrap-up
Graduation Project
The project will help you put your newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice. It covers a wide range of topics included in the program, meant to ensure that you are ready to excel in the future.
⚠️ You need to pass the graduation project to earn your certificate!
1:1 Consultation – Recap, Reflection, and Strategy
Key Focus Areas:
- Recap: Reviewing the core takeaways from previous sessions and how they relate to the participant’s specific business challenges.
- Reflection: Discussing individual progress, key insights gained, and challenges faced throughout the training.
- Consultation: Personalized advice and recommendations.
Strategy: Transitioning to a Trusted Partner (Level 2)
This level builds on the foundations established in Level 1. It is also designed for People practitioners with 1-3 years of experience who are ready to advance their careers.
The program aims to help People professionals not only enhance their skills but also become true strategic partners to the business. It equips participants with the capabilities needed to navigate complex challenges, implement strategic initiatives, and prepare for leadership roles within their organizations.
Through a blend of practical sessions, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will gain the expertise to drive organizational growth and deliver meaningful results by the end of the course.
What you will learn
By the end of this program, you will be able to:
Advanced Employee Lifecycle Management: Delve deeper into optimizing each stage of the employee lifecycle, from strategic recruitment to offboarding and building strong alumni networks.
Strategic Talent Planning: Master the skills needed to anticipate talent needs, conduct succession planning, and align workforce strategies with long-term business objectives.
Data-Driven HR Strategies: Learn to harness people analytics and implement predictive analytics tools to make informed decisions that improve retention, engagement, and overall organizational performance.
Change Management and HR’s Role: Understand how to lead and support change initiatives effectively, ensuring smooth transitions, employee buy-in, and minimal disruption.
Navigating Complex Employee Relations: Improve your ability to handle conflict resolution, navigate legal considerations, and communicate effectively for more efficient people management.
Program Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction
Session 1: Welcome
Duration: 30 minutes
Key Topics:
- Program overview and objectives
- How the sessions build upon each other
- How to maximize value from group discussions, role play, and homework
- People Success pre-training assessment
Module 2: Developing a Strategic People Mindset
Session 1: Shifting from Operational to Strategic
Key Topics:
- Defining strategic People function
- Aligning People objectives with organizational goals
- Long-term vs. short-term People initiatives
- Staying Current with Industry Trends
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Strategic People Checklist
- Comparison Guide: Tactical vs. Strategic HR
Session 2: Understanding Business Fundamentals
Key Topics:
- Financial literacy for People professionals (e.g., EBITDA, profit margins)
- Key business metrics and how they relate to People metrics
- Analyzing business trends to inform People strategy
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Financial Metrics Cheat Sheet for HR
- Business Acumen Self-Assessment Tool
- Glossary of Key Business Terms
Module 3: Building successful teams
Session 1: Strategic Talent Planning and Hiring
Key Topics:
- Talent forecasting and skills gap analysis.
- Integrating talent planning with business strategy.
- Employer branding and Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
- Sourcing strategies for diverse talent pools.
- Optimizing the recruitment process.
- Interviewing techniques and selection of best practices.
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Talent Planning Template
- Sourcing strategy checklist
- Candidate experience audit template
Module 4: People Success Enablement
Session 1: Onboarding and Integration
Key Topics:
- Crafting an Impactful Onboarding Experience
- Structured Onboarding Plans
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Remote and Hybrid Onboarding
- Setting Expectations
- Mentorship and Peer/Buddy Programs
- Avoiding Common Onboarding Mistakes
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Onboarding Metrics
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Onboarding Checklists and Templates
- Buddy Program Template
Session 2: Performance/People Management
Key Topics:
- Traditional vs. Continuous Performance Management
- Setting Clear Goals
- OKRs vs. SMART Goals vs. KPIs
- Process Goals vs. Outcome Goals
- Continuous Feedback and Recognition (CFR)
- Feedback-Giving
- Implementing a Continuous Performance Management Process
- Handling underperformance: Managing difficult conversations while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Managing high performers and facilitating career progression in a small team.
- Performance Management Metrics
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- OKR and CFR Templates
Session 3: Continuous Learning & Development, succession planning
Key Topics:
- Fostering a culture of continuous learning and leadership development.
- Upskilling and reskilling to meet the evolving needs of the business.
- Creating a Learning & Development strategy with limited resources.
- The 70-20-10 approach to learning
- The role of mentorship, peer learning, and external resources in professional development.
- Ensuring business continuity during leadership transitions
- Training and knowledge transfer to future leaders.
- Balancing external hires with internal talent development.
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Learning and Development Strategy Templates.
- Succession Planning Template
Module 5: Culture
Session 1: Culture and Employee Experience
Key Topics:
- Defining and articulating company culture and values.
- Embedding culture into everyday practices.
- Building and measuring employee engagement.
- Metrics to Measure Engagement and Culture
- Motivating and recognizing employees effectively.
- Employee well-being
- Understanding common causes of conflict
- Strategies for addressing conflict early and effectively.
- Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I).
- Offboarding with grace.
- Avoiding Common Mistakes.
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Employee engagement survey templates
- Culture assessment guides
- Conflict resolution case studies and guides
Module 6: Rewards & Budgeting
Session 1: Budgeting and Total Rewards
Key Topics:
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Effective Budgeting to Enable the People Agenda.
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Key Components of the People Budget.
- Designing competitive compensation structures and benefits packages.
- Long-term equity and stock options incentive strategies
- How to retain talent through non-monetary benefits
- Customizable benefits packages
- Balancing cash compensation with non-monetary benefits.
- Transparency in Compensation
- Compensation and Performance
- Benchmarking compensation
- Conducting regular compensation reviews to remain competitive.
- Avoiding Common Mistakes.
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Compensation plan template
- Equity distribution guidelines for startups
Module 7: Driving Change and Leading People Initiatives
Session 1: Project Management for People Professionals and Leading Change Initiatives
Key Topics:
- Basics of project management (planning, milestones, risk management).
- Tools for managing People projects (e.g., Gantt charts, project software).
- Evaluating project outcomes and continuous improvement.
- Change management models (e.g., Kotter, ADKAR).
- Communicating change effectively to different audiences.
- Overcoming resistance to change
Ready-to-use Resources:
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Project Plan Template for People Initiatives
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Change Management Models Guide (e.g., Kotter, ADKAR)
Module 8: Enhancing Leadership Presence and Communication Skills
Session 1: Building Influence and Becoming a Trusted Advisor
Key Topics:
- Understanding different stakeholder perspectives.
- Building trust and rapport with senior leaders
- Strategies for building influence within the organization.
- Demonstrating business acumen in People discussions.
- Developing a confident communication style.
- Presenting People strategies to executives.
- Building a reputation as a strategic leader.
- Negotiation skills and techniques.
- Consulting skills to create value through strategic HR advice.
Ready-to-use Resources:
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Credibility Building Toolkit
- Communication Style Guide
- Presentation Tips for People Professionals
Session 2: Storytelling with Data
Key Focus Areas:
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Metrics for measuring People Team’s contribution to business performance
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People analytics and data-driven decision-making
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Creating reports that speak to business leaders
- Data visualization techniques for People metrics
- Framing data-driven narratives for business impact
- Tools for creating impactful data presentations
Ready-to-Use Resources:
- Data Visualization Best Practices Guide
- Storytelling with Data Template
Module 9: Program Wrap-up
Graduation Project
The project will help you put your newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice. It covers a wide range of topics included in the program, meant to ensure that you are ready to excel in the future.
⚠️ You need to pass the graduation project to earn your certificate!
1:1 Consultation – Recap, Reflection, and Strategy
Key Focus Areas:
- Recap: Reviewing the core takeaways from previous sessions and how they relate to the participant’s specific business challenges.
- Reflection: Discussing individual progress, key insights gained, and challenges faced throughout the training.
- Consultation: Personalized advice and recommendations.
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Setting Future Goals: Set actionable goals for your continued development as a strategic People partner.
Mastery: Leading with Vision and Impact (Level 3)
This advanced level is tailored for experienced people practitioners aiming to shape organizational strategy and lead with vision. Ideal for those with 4+ years in the field, Level 3 hones the strategic and leadership skills needed to drive transformative change and influence at the highest levels.
You will explore advanced topics in leadership, organizational design, and change management, gaining insight into how to foster innovation, build resilient cultures, and align people strategies with business objectives. With a focus on visionary thinking and high-impact practices, this course prepares you to become a key driver of your organization’s success.
By the end of Level 3, you’ll be equipped to lead with authority, inspire others, and make lasting contributions that resonate across your organization.
What you will learn
By the end of this program, you will be able to:
Strategic Business Leadership: Master the financial, analytical, and strategic insights needed to drive People (HR)’s impact at the executive level.
Visionary People Strategy: Develop the ability to craft and communicate a compelling vision and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that aligns with organizational goals.
Building Cross-Cultural and Global, High-Performance Teams: Lead and scale high-performance teams while fostering innovation, inclusivity, and cross-cultural alignment.
Future-Ready Workforce Planning: Plan for a dynamic future workforce, including forecasting talent needs, addressing skill gaps, and promoting agility.
Legacy and Continuous Growth: Cultivate your legacy as a leader and build a structured plan for ongoing personal and professional development.
Program Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction
Session 1: Welcome
Duration: 30 minutes
Key Topics:
- Program overview and objectives
- How the sessions build upon each other
- How to maximize value from group discussions, role play, and homework
- People Success pre-training assessment
Module 2: Strategic Leadership for People Success
Session 1: Financial and Business Acumen for Senior People Leaders
Duration: 120 minutes
Key Topics:
- Financial literacy
- Interpreting financial statements
- ROI of People initiatives.
- Financial metrics cheat sheet
- KPI analysis templates.
Session 2: Driving Strategic Business Outcomes through People
Key Topics:
- Agile HR
- Framing People initiatives in business terms
- Stakeholder management and influencing decisions at the executive level
- Navigating Organizational Politics
- Vision development
- EVP
- Storytelling for People leaders
- Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Agile HR toolkit
- EVP framework
Module 3: Building and Scaling High-Performance Teams
Session 1: Building the HR (People) Team
Key Topics:
- Develop and structure a high-functioning People team
- Identifying critical skills and competencies
- Team dynamics
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
- HR team structure template
- Skills assessment guide
Session 2: Building, Coaching, and Mentoring High-Performance Leadership Teams
Key Topics:
- Leadership coaching, mentoring techniques
- Team alignment and performance optimization.
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Leadership assessment tools
Module 4: Reward & Budgeting
Session 1: Compensation, Benefits, and Total Reward
Key Topics:
- Compensation strategy
- Benefits and Incentive design
- Total rewards philosophy
- Budget management
- Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Compensation benchmarking guide
Module 5: Global HR Leadership and Cross-Cultural Impact
Session 1: Leading International and Multicultural Teams
Key Focus Areas:
- Cross-cultural leadership
- Global HR compliance
- DI&E in multinational teams
Ready-to-Use Resources:
- DI&E integration toolkit
Session 2: Building a Culture of Innovation and Agility
Key Focus Areas:
- Innovation culture
- Agile principles
- Performance Alignment
- Common mistakes
Ready-to-Use Resources:
- Culture assessment toolkit
Module 6: Leading Transformative Change
Session 1: Organizational Design & Leading Change at Scale
Key Focus Areas:
- Organizational design
- Change management and transformation planning
- Resilience-building
- People technology, AI, and future trends
Ready-to-Use Resources:
- Org design blueprint
Session 2: Influencing the Future of Work
Key Focus Areas:
- Workforce trends
- Remote work, gig economy, and evolving roles
- Workforce forecasting, skills gap analysis, adaptability planning
- Avoiding common mistakes
Ready-to-Use Resources:
- Workforce planning template
Module 7: Program Wrap-up
Graduation Project
The project will help you put your newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice. It covers a wide range of topics included in the program, meant to ensure that you are ready to excel in the future.
⚠️ You need to pass the graduation project to earn your certificate!
1:1 Consultation – Recap, Reflection, and Strategy
Key Focus Areas:
- Recap: Reviewing the core takeaways from previous sessions and how they relate to the participant’s specific business challenges.
- Reflection: Discussing individual progress, key insights gained, and challenges faced throughout the training.
- Consultation: Personalized advice and recommendations.
- Your Leadership Legacy: Cultivate your leadership legacy by developing a personal growth plan, honing emotional intelligence, and fostering reflective practices.
Limited Spots Available
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FAQs
What is the “People Success for People Professionals” training program?
The “People Success for People Professionals” is a multi-level training program designed to empower people professionals at every career stage, from entry-level practitioners to executive leaders. It covers essential skills, tools, and strategic insights needed to excel in Agile HR, with a focus on driving employee success and aligning HR practices with organizational goals.
Is there any certification offered upon completing the program?
Yes, each level provides a certification upon successful completion. This certification validates your expertise at that level, enhancing your professional credibility and showcasing your commitment to People excellence.
How do I know which level is right for me?
If you’re unsure where to start, we offer personalized guidance to help identify the level that best aligns with your experience and career goals. Simply reach out to us, and we can assist in selecting the appropriate level or even create a customized learning path to suit your unique needs.
Can I take only one level, or do I have to complete all three?
You are welcome to complete individual levels based on your current experience and learning objectives. Each level is designed to stand alone, providing valuable insights and skills at that stage. However, completing all three levels in sequence offers a more comprehensive progression that covers entry-level to executive-level knowledge.
How is the program structured?
The program is structured across three progressive levels, each tailored to specific career stages:
- Foundations: Kickstarting Your Journey (Level 1)
- Strategy: Transitioning to a Trusted Partner (Level 2)
- Mastery: Leading with Vision and Impact (Level 3)
You can choose to complete an individual level based on your experience or follow the progression from one level to the next for a comprehensive learning journey.
Can I get a customized learning path?
Yes! If you have specific goals or areas of interest, we offer a personalized learning path option. Reach out to us, and we’ll work with you to design a curriculum tailored to your unique needs and objectives.
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