Live 8-Week Course · Instructor-Led

The Adaptive Edge
Academy

Eight Weeks. Twice a Week. Live With Michael.

A live, instructor-led program for people who want practical, real-world skills in AI and emerging technology. Not a tutorial. Not a checklist. A real collaborative learning experience.

8
Weekly
Modules
8
Weeks
Live
≤10
Small
Group
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Module Format (watch video) →
What Makes This Different

Built on six principles.

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Live & Human
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Real conversations and real-time thinking with your instructor. Every session is live — never recorded, never passive.
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Global Business Depth
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Michael brings in-depth global business and marketing experience to every session: across technology, media, entertainment, and enterprise software.
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Content, Then Practice
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Every week pairs two sessions: the first introduces new content and tools, the second is hands-on: working through that week's Field Report together, live.
Hands-On Practice
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Live tool demonstrations and real-world application in every session. You leave each class having actually used something new.
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Small-Group Learning
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Capped at 10 participants by design. Small groups create the conditions for genuine discussion, peer insight, and instructor attention.
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You Leave Building
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By week 8 you're implementing and automating real workflows with AI, not just learning about them. A working foundation you keep using after the course ends.
Sample Curriculum

Eight modules, eight weeks.

The same sequence for every cohort: built to take you from the fundamentals to building and automating with AI, one week at a time. Each week you'll meet twice. The first session introduces new content, tools, and that week's Field Report. The second is hands-on: rolling up your sleeves and working through it together.

Week 1
Overview of AI & Tools
A grounding in today's AI landscape: the terms, tools, and concepts you need to get started with confidence.
Week 2
Claude Desktop: Tips & Tricks
Hands-on with Claude Desktop and Cowork: practical workflows and ways to work smarter, not just faster.
Week 3
Bias, Critical Thinking & Challenging the Machine
Understanding AI bias, evaluating outputs critically, and developing judgment about when to trust, and when to push back.
Week 4
Content & Prompt Engineering: The Art of the Ask
Getting better outputs by asking better questions: the craft of prompting for research, writing, and ideation.
Week 5
Creative & Visual AI: Video & Audio
AI-generated video, audio, and voice: creating and producing multimedia content with AI.
Week 6
Presentations with MindFrames
Building interactive, audience-first presentations with MindFrames: live polling, animated charts, and dynamic storytelling.
Week 7
AI-Augmented Presentations
Taking presentations further with AI: augmenting delivery, content, and audience engagement.
Week 8
Building with AI: A Technology Ecosystem
Implementing, building, and automating workflows: connecting tools into a real technology ecosystem.
Before You Enroll

Find out what's right for you.

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Enrollment & Pricing

Two ways to enroll

Primary Offering · Small Group
$1,500 / person
Peer learning across industries, markets, and career stages, something 1:1 simply cannot replicate.
  • Live group sessions · 90 min · twice weekly
  • Limit of up to 10 participants
  • Same 8-module curriculum, content + hands-on each week
  • Collaborative learning with working professionals
  • Certificate of Completion
Cohort Scheduling
Class dates: Scheduled once a cohort is confirmed, typically twice a week
Office Hours: Available by Appointment
Express interest early: cohort limited to 10
Individual Offering
$2,500 / person
Flexible scheduling and curriculum tailored to the individual. Contact us to discuss your goals and availability.
  • 1:1 live sessions with your instructor
  • Flexible scheduling around your calendar
  • Curriculum curated entirely for you
  • Direct instructor access between sessions
  • Certificate of Completion
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Have a team or organization? Contact me for tailored courses and custom pricing.
Schedule doesn't work? Let me know your preferences and I'll notify you of future cohorts.
About the Instructor →
Creating a culture of curiosity,
collaboration, and candor.
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A few shared commitments that make this experience work for everyone in the room.

Show up prepared and bring your full attention: sessions are live and never recorded. Stay curious: no question is too basic, no observation off-topic. Contribute your perspective. Every participant brings a different background and the cohort is richer for it. Challenge ideas (including AI outputs) with honesty and evidence. Use AI responsibly and disclose when it shaped your work. Respect the room: what is shared here stays here, treated with discretion and generosity.
Ready to build your Adaptive Edge?
Cohorts are intentionally small · up to 10 participants · Twice weekly · 8-weeks · 90-min sessions · $1,500 per person
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