Adaptive Edge · FAQ

Questions &
Student Voices

Everything you need to know before enrolling — plus what past students have said about the experience.


Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Live on Zoom — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00–9:30 AM Pacific Time, over 8 weeks for a total of 16 sessions. Each session is 90 minutes. The course is instructor-led in a small group setting of up to 10 students. Sessions are never recorded — attendance is part of the experience.
Adaptive Edge is designed for working professionals at any level who want to build real AI fluency — not just try a few tools. It's particularly well suited for:
  • Marketing and communications professionals
  • Consultants integrating AI into client work
  • Professionals navigating digital transformation
  • Organizations shifting from product-led to market-led strategy
  • Anyone who learns better in a guided, instructor-led setting
No prior AI experience required. All levels are welcome.
After enrolling, every student completes a Pre-Course Assessment — a ~20 minute survey covering your experience across 10 AI and marketing technology categories, your industry background, and your learning goals. Michael reviews all responses and uses them to hand-select the 14 modules that best fit your cohort. No two cohorts follow the same path.
Each module includes a Field Report — a practical assignment that helps you apply what you're learning between sessions. Field Reports keep the live class time focused on discussion, demos, and going deeper — not catching up on basics. They're structured but not graded in the traditional sense.
Registration and payment happen in one step through Stripe. Select your enrollment type — Cohort ($1,500/person) or Private 1:1 ($2,500) — and complete checkout. After payment is confirmed, you'll receive the Pre-Course Assessment link and your Notion portal access before the first session.
Cohort (up to 10): Live group sessions with peers from different industries and backgrounds. The group dynamic adds something 1:1 simply can't — peer questions, different perspectives, and collaborative learning.

Private 1:1: Fully personalized sessions tailored to your specific goals, industry, and pace. Flexible scheduling around your calendar.
At the end of the course you will have:
  • A Certificate of Completion from Adaptive Edge
  • A complete AI marketing campaign presentation for a real brand
  • A personal AI toolkit you built and used throughout the course
  • A stronger foundation for continuous learning as the technology evolves
No. The pre-course assessment helps Michael understand exactly where each student is starting from, and the curriculum is shaped around the cohort's collective experience. Whether you're just getting started with AI tools or already using them regularly, the course meets you where you are.
Future cohorts will be scheduled throughout the year. Send a note with your preferred schedule and you'll be notified when a cohort fits your availability. Private 1:1 enrollment also offers flexible scheduling.
Yes — custom flat-rate pricing and tailored corporate engagements are available for teams and organizations. Contact Michael to discuss your team's needs and a customized program.
Student Feedback

What Students Have Said

The following quotes are from graduate students who completed Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Marketing at Thunderbird School of Global Management — the course that Adaptive Edge is built on. Read the full research article: The Adaptive Classroom →

"I used to think AI tools were complex and difficult to apply effectively. This class gave me the confidence to explore and apply AI in a practical way."
Graduate Student · Thunderbird School of Global Management
"Emerging technologies are not just supportive tools, but critical drivers of innovation, competitive advantage, and future-focused business transformation."
Graduate Student · Thunderbird School of Global Management
"I started to understand how important interactivity and storytelling are in delivering a strong marketing message."
Graduate Student · Thunderbird School of Global Management
"I learned how to summarize video transcripts, create scripts, generate audio, produce videos, and create podcasts — and how they all connect into a workflow."
Graduate Student · Thunderbird School of Global Management
"I learned about CX and the building blocks for CRM systems — things I can immediately apply in my current role."
Graduate Student · Thunderbird School of Global Management
Student quotes are drawn from anonymized primary research collected through graduate student assessments and surveys associated with the course at Thunderbird School of Global Management. Read the full article →
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