Become a confident AI leader, mastering solutions, sales, & thought leadership.
Today, every company is becoming an AI company. In this course, you’ll become a confident AI solution architect, mastering the art of selling and delivering cutting-edge AI solutions.
Noelle has sold over $1 Billion in AI software and services at some of the largest companies in the world, and she will show you exactly what has made her successful.
You’ll learn how to craft powerful, persuasive pitches that win over decision-makers, positioning you as the go-to expert for driving AI initiatives.
Beyond selling, you’ll gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing AI projects that address real-world challenges, ensuring you can deliver solutions that provide measurable value. You’ll also build your personal brand as a thought leader, creating opportunities to influence and lead within the AI community.
By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to sell AI solutions with confidence, lead impactful projects, and accelerate your career in the fast-paced world of AI. Take this course to unlock your potential and become a key player in the AI revolution.
What you’ll learn
Master AI solutions, sales, and leadership to excel in your career. Solve real-world challenges and become the go-to AI expert.
Craft a positioning statement that names your audience, problem, and method
Build credibility with competitive analysis and readiness assessments
Master the 5 Elements: Confidence, Clarity, Credibility, Connection, Consistency
Apply the POET framework: Precision, Optimization, Ethics, Trust
Score use cases with a weighted model to identify Minimum Remarkable Product
Sequence projects like chess moves so each win builds toward the next
Ship prototypes in ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot Studio, Go High Level, and Lovable
Start with business requirements and functional specs, then build
Choose the right platform for the client's tech stack, not your comfort zone
Recreate reference architectures from Microsoft, AWS, Google, and NVIDIA
Whiteboard live in client meetings to future-pace the 18-month vision
Deliver the EPIC pitch: Establish, Present, Impact, Can-you-see-it
Draft project charters that make engineering teams trust you
Document every win into a case study that compounds your credibility
Plan for Day Two: monitoring, drift, patches, and the agentic economy
Pick a specific lane — specificity is magnetic, breadth is invisible
Publish consistently on LinkedIn with personal-journey content
Launch a newsletter to own an audience beyond the algorithm
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Who this course is for
Professionals ready to transition from a technical role to a strategic position, leading AI initiatives and becoming a recognized industry e
Pre-Sales Engineers looking to enhance AI sales skills, craft persuasive pitches, and close high-value deals with top decision-makers
Leaders eager to master AI and advance from technical design to leading impactful AI projects and driving business value.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Noelle Russell 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.
Capstone Project and Certification
Successful completion of the Capstone Project and video teach back will qualify you for the AI Leadership Institute's certificate.
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Course syllabus
5 live sessions • 57 lessons • 7 projects
Week 1
Dec
5
Session 1: Uncover AI Market Goldmines: Analyze Market Opportunities and Client Needs
Welcome to the World of AI Solution Architecture
Uncover AI Market Goldmines: Analyze Market Opportunities and Client Needs
Dec
6
Session 2: Master the Power Tools: Build AI Solutions with Leading Frameworks and Platforms
Master the Power Tools: Build AI Solutions with Leading Frameworks and Platforms
Week 2
AI Solution Design Mini Course
Dec
10
Session 3: Seal the Deal: Persuade Executives and Close Big AI Sales
Seal the Deal: Persuade Executives and Close Big AI Sales
Dec
11
Session 4: Deliver AI Projects Like a Pro: Manage, Monitor, and Optimize for Success
Deliver AI Projects Like a Pro: Manage, Monitor, and Optimize for Success
Dec
12
Session 5: Get into the Right Mindset and Become a Thought Leader
Stay Ahead in AI: Cultivate a Growth Mindset and Resilience
Command the Room: Deliver Powerful AI Executive Briefings
Become an AI Thought Leader: Build Influence and Drive Industry Change
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21 Laws of AI Solutions Architecture
Schedule
Live sessions
1-3 hrs / week
Fri, Dec 5
1:00 AM—2:30 AM (UTC)
Sat, Dec 6
1:00 AM—2:30 AM (UTC)
Wed, Dec 10
1:00 AM—2:30 AM (UTC)
Projects
3-5 hrs / week
Across five sessions and a capstone, you'll build one complete AI Solutions Architect portfolio: a positioning statement, an AI readiness assessment, a working prototype (MRP), a solution architecture diagram, a project charter, a published brand presence, and a 2–5 minute on-camera pitch video — packaged into your final certification capstone.
Async content
2 hrs / week
Between live sessions, everything you need lives in Maven — session recordings, transcripts, project briefs, and the community feed. Watch on your schedule, drop questions in the community, and submit projects when you're ready. The live sessions accelerate the work; the async material is where the learning actually sticks.
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