MICRO DEGREE PROGRAM

BUSINESS FOR ARCHITECTS

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LOCATION

LONDON/online

start DATE

APRIL 10, 2021

duration

3 months

CAPACITY

20

TUITION

£198/month

There's a reason why few architects make it big. Diverse & strategic skillsets is the key!

Combining architecture and business skills opens a whole new world of opportunities that would help you stand out and create a new major stream of income! 

Starting your own venture as an architect gives you freedom. Freedom of choosing your projects, clients, cities and more. Going in this route is not easy though, you’ll face a lot of challenges and uncertainties, but with the right applicable business skills and mentorship, you’ll be set for an incredible architecture journey! And this is what the program is for.

Even if starting your own practice is not your goal, possessing business & economics skills that are tailored for the architecture world gives you a very strategic advantage to land very interesting management roles within your company and beyond! 

PROGRAM modules

This program consists of 6 main modules to give you a true immersive and character building experience that elevates you to the next level. 

Business Core

Before starting on your own or going after any client, you need to know the economics of the whole architecture game that you’re playing. Where are the big opportunities., what are the different business models to follow, what business trends are gaining momentum and establishing the right business culture.

  • Archi-Economics: Map your industry and define your business route.
  • Architectural Business Models.
  • Markets & Economies. 
  • Defining your Niche & customers. Critical to get right!
  • Lean methodology. The way you’ll run/grow your business
  • Define your Goals & Milestones. Design & control your professional life.

Marketing & Client Acquisition

Being a talented designer is great, but not enough. Clients aren’t going to magically line up at your desk asking for your service. Nailing marketing and client acquisition skills is super critical & fundamental for your success. Knowing that attracting clients for an architect is different than other fields, this module will give you a hands-on toolkit that you’ll apply to land your first client.   

  • Master Client Negotiations. How to psychologically close deals.
  • Landing your first client.
  • Lead Generation & Creative marketing strategies for Architects.
  • Win the social media game. Content. Virality. Engagement. Growth hacks 
  • How being different is the only way to succeed. 

Finance & Accounting

You can’t freelance or start your own studio if you don’t have solid financial skills. Cash is king and knowing how to grow financially and being sustainable can be the skill that will totally transform your professional life. 

  • Defining your value & fees.
  • Psychology of pricing.
  • Accounting fundamentals
  • Minimizing costs & increasing your profit margin per project
  • Financial hacks to start on your own.

The Architects' Character & Mindset

This is the secret. It’s not the technical skills or softwares. It’s who you are and how your character is shaping to be unique, inspiring & bold. In this module we’ll go over why few architects make it big and what personality should a successful architect possess.

  • Mental Toughness & Perseverance. Let’s challenge & strengthen your mind! 
  • Investing in good Karma. The economics of being kind. 
  • Investing your time with the highest ROI
  • Designing your daily habits. 
  • Solid decision making. Never be hesitant again.

Strategic positioning & Personal Branding

The architecture world is a very noisy, competitive and crowded space. Defining who you are, what you stand for and what you want to contribute to this world and your community is key. This defines why people will remember you.

  • Academic & Professional Portfolios
  • What’s your mission? What do you want people to remember you for?
  • Designing a logo that reflects your mission.
  • Creating your website
  • Developing your one word equity. How to position yourself in the whole architecture world. 

All things Legal.

We know. Legal things are boring. But don’t you want to be designing & working with peace of mind? Knowing that your rights are protected, your company is setup in the best way and you’re aware of all the licenses needed are all critical.

  • Planning Law
  • Building control
  • Registration & Incorporation
  • Taxes & VAT
  • All the contracts you need to know.

Meet the expert

WILL CAMPION

Architectural designer at Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG)
Founder of Campion design

Campion founded and grew his practice while studying Architecture at the University of Bath and the University of Cambridge. At the completion of his third award-winning project, Orchard House, Will Campion was only 25 years old, bringing a fresh innovative take on architecture to the world. At this young age, Campion has won multiple awards and worked at internationally acclaimed practices such as FCBS and BIG, amassing global experience on projects in New York City, London, Cambridge, Hong Kong, Florida, California, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia.

Roll up your sleeves! It's Hands On, Project Based And Fully Immersive

No lectures, theory or exams. None of this matter in the real world.

You will be working, executing, experimenting and growing throughout the 3 months. There are goals that will be met. Some will get you out of your comfort zone, some will challenge you. Your skillsets, character and mindset will be massively developed, but most importantly, you’ll have all the right tools to kick-off a solid venture to yourself!

Roll up your sleeves! It's Hands On, Project Based And Fully Immersive

No lectures, theory or exams. None of this matter in the real world.

You will be working, executing, experimenting and growing throughout the 3 months. There are goals that will be met. Some will get you out of your comfort zone, some will challenge you. Your skillsets, character and mindset will be massively developed, but most importantly, you’ll have all the right tools to kick-off a solid venture to yourself!

Personalized path

Here’s a rule of thumb to consider when choosing the right learning program:
If it’s not personalized, it’s not effective.

Each enrolled candidate is different. You have different goals, characters, skills and mindsets. Each candidate who enrolls in the program has a personal path that is created and tracked by the experts. This makes the learning process much more effective and helps us open the right connections and opportunities for each one! 

Access a global network forever!

The value doesn’t end when you graduate. In fact, building a strategic network is what will actually open the right opportunities.

When you make it in the program, you’ll be benefiting forever. 
When the program ends, you’ll have access to our global experts network from leading companies in cities all over the world! 

Besides the network, you’ll be included in our global community and channels where we host events, share learnings and support each other to reach the set goals. Think of it as your everlasting learning, connecting and empowering community.

Access a global network forever!

The value doesn’t end when you graduate. In fact, building a strategic network is what will actually open the right opportunities.

When you make it in the program, you’ll be benefiting forever. 
When the program ends, you’ll have access to our global experts network from leading companies in cities all over the world! 

Besides the network, you’ll be included in our global community and channels where we host events, share learnings and support each other to reach each one’s goals. Think of it as your everlasting learning community.

30+

sessions

2-3

sessions/week

Format

Online

Session times

MONDAY & THURSDAY 

7 PM (uk TIME)

Meet the expert

WILL CAMPION

Architectural designer at Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG)
Founder of Campion design

Campion founded and grew his practice while studying Architecture at the University of Bath and the University of Cambridge. At the completion of his third award-winning project, Orchard House, Will Campion was only 25 years old, bringing a fresh innovative take on architecture to the world. At this young age, Campion has won multiple awards and worked at internationally acclaimed practices such as FCBS and BIG, amassing global experience on projects in New York City, London, Cambridge, Hong Kong, Florida, California, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia.

Let's get you on-board!

be part of the 3 months immersive PROGRAM and forever community

And enjoy:

  • Access to all the sessions in the 6 modules: Business core, Client Acquisition, Finance & Accounting, The Architects' Character, Strategic Positioning/Branding and All things Legal.
  • 3 months of weekly immersive and real world sessions focused on applicable business skillsets curated specifically for architects!
  • Access to a network of world class & award winning professionals and experts opening global opportunities.
  • Growth Hacks sessions to accelerate your growth in a short period of time.
  • Access to tools, templates, documents and resources that are crucial for growth
  • Personalized tips and advice on your business model, portfolio, website and more!
  • Support, help and guidance before and throughout the entire program.
  • Business for Architects Certificate with a unique ID

FULL PAYMENT

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£580

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are you an architect interested to start freelancing or starting your own studio? This program will give you all the business toolkit and skill sets to elevate you professionally and open new streams of income to your financial life! Besides, acquiring the diverse set of skills included in the program will strategically position you as a professional in your company and opens new opportunities to be promoted!

Not at all, we’ve designed the program to be outside working/learning hours. We know that you’re busy with full time work/study commitments and we’ve developed the program accordingly.

Yes, all the sessions of this program will be online. Upcoming cohorts will be taking place physically in London. But since COVID forced everything to be online, we’re opening the opportunity for any architect around the world to take advantage of the program for this cohort.

No worries, all the sessions will be recorded to make sure that you don’t miss miss any content.

You bet! Each certificate comes with a unique ID number that you can share with future employers. This ID will be used by the recruiters on our website to show your work done, the experts involved in and companies worked with. Don’t worry, they’ll be impressed, we work with recruiters a lot!

Every program has a waiting list and so will this. If all seats are already reserved, you will be added to the waiting list. If one of the registered candidates cancels their registration for some reason or emergency, we will give the first one on the waiting list the opportunity to enroll. That’s why we always encourage to reserve your seat as soon as possible.

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