Leading the Future of Business IT

Cohort-based Course

Leading the Future of Business IT is a six-week cohort equipping coaches and consultants to deliver executive-ready modernization workshops.

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Course overview

Go from learner to leader in modern business IT—AI, Automation, Data, and FinOps

You’re Not Behind. You’re Ready to Lead What’s Next.


The business IT field has changed, fast. AI is driving strategic decisions. Cloud costs demand visibility. Automation is altering roles. Security risks keep growing. For consultants, coaches, and change agents, staying relevant means more than keeping up; it means being ready to lead.


This cohort is built for professionals with experience, those who know how to drive change, but need a bridge between what they’ve done and what today’s technology demands. Maybe your clients are asking about AI strategy. Maybe your teams are shifting faster than your tools. Or maybe you know it’s time to guide the new wave of transformation, not just survive it.


Wherever you are, we’ll help you move forward, prepared to lead with purpose and clarity.


What You’ll Gain From This Course


⦿ A Clear Understanding of Today’s Business IT – No overwhelming jargon, no endless theory. Just a clear, practical breakdown of what’s changing, why it matters, and how to lead others through the disruption.


⦿ Confidence to Facilitate Strategy – Learn to lead an AI & IT Modernization Workshop with clients, from identifying key opportunities to aligning stakeholders around achievable, strategic outcomes.


⦿ Practical Workshop Delivery Skills – Build the ability to adapt, engage, and deliver sessions that matter; backed by real-world scenarios and peer feedback.


⦿ A Scalable Client Offering – Walk away with tools, templates, and a delivery approach that fits into your consulting practice or change enablement work, right away.


Learning Together

This isn’t lecture-based learning. It’s hands-on, discussion-driven, and outcome-focused. You’ll join a cohort of peers who are also preparing to lead, sharing insights, practicing facilitation, and honing their impact.


By the end, you won’t just understand modern business IT; you’ll be equipped to help others navigate it, lead it, and make it work.

Who is this course for

01

Consultants who advise organizations on strategy, transformation, AI and automation that want a ready-to-run workshop to deliver value fast.

02

Agile Coaches and Change Agents seeking to expand with a practical, modern AI and IT workshop that drives real-world, business impact.

03

Leadership Facilitators or Trainers aiming to stay relevant by guiding executive teams through AI and IT modernization with confidence.

What you’ll get out of this course

Learn how to deliver a high-impact AI & IT Modernization Workshop

Gain the tools, structure, and confidence to facilitate executive-ready strategy sessions that drive clarity, alignment, and action.

Practice real-world facilitation techniques in a supportive environment

Lead key workshop moments, manage group dynamics, and get expert feedback to sharpen your delivery and presence.

Translate complex Business IT topics into actionable client conversations

Break down AI, automation, FinOps, security, and governance in ways that make sense to business and technical stakeholders alike.

Build a repeatable, adaptable client engagement offering

Walk away with a scalable workshop model and toolkit you can plug into your consulting or coaching practice immediately.

Join a cohort of peers honing their impact together

Collaborate with other experienced professionals to refine your approach, grow your confidence, and prepare to lead change.

This course includes

13 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

14 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

6 projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

May 5—May 11

    Module 1: Framing the Future

    • 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)
    3 more items

Week 2

May 12—May 18

    Module 2: Assessing Readiness & Risk

    • May

      14

      Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting executive framing and IT trends

      Wed 5/1411:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)
      Optional
    • May

      17

      Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Assessing organizational readiness and risk

      Sat 5/173:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
    4 more items

Week 3

May 19—May 25

    Module 3: Strategic Enablement

    • May

      21

      Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting readiness assessments and risk profiles

      Wed 5/2111:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)
    • May

      24

      Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Strategic enablement across FinOps, DevOps, and Cloud

      Sat 5/243:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
    3 more items

Week 4

May 26—Jun 1

    Module 4: Connecting Systems & Securing Data

    • May

      28

      Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting strategic enablement and capability gaps

      Wed 5/2811:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)
      Optional
    • May

      31

      Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Connecting systems and securing data

      Sat 5/313:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
    3 more items

Week 5

Jun 2—Jun 8

    Module 5: Automation, Intelligence & Discoverability

    • Jun

      4

      Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting integration models and data readiness

      Wed 6/411:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)
      Optional
    • Jun

      7

      Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Responsible automation, AI, and data analytics

      Sat 6/73:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
    3 more items

Week 6

Jun 9—Jun 15

    Module 6: Synthesis & Storytelling

    • Jun

      11

      Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting automation and AI use cases

      Wed 6/1111:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)
      Optional
    • Jun

      14

      Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Storytelling impact and delivering client outcomes

      Sat 6/143:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
    3 more items

Week 7

Jun 16—Jun 18

    Jun

    18

    Optional: Office Hours: Class closeout + workshop toolbox intro

    Wed 6/1811:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)
    Optional

Post-course

    Templates and Tools: Workshop Toolbox

    1 item

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.

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Course schedule

4-6 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 IT continues to evolve in the years to come.

  • Join the Community

    Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond

    Join the class LinkedIn group and Discord server for continued access to instructors and community members, even after the class has ended.

Free resource

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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