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Identity
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Background
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Qualification
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Track
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Enrollment
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Step 1 of 6 — Identity
Create your account
This is your learner account for learn.theicon.ai. Access to portal tools is gated by certification — your account is created here but activated after qualification review.
Use your business email. This becomes your portal login.
Step 2 of 6 — Professional Background
What best describes your role?
Your background determines which certification track you'll enter first. All learners complete the same modules — your starting point is just different based on what's already native language for you.
Business Coach / Fractional COO
Recommended entry: Blueprint Certified (Track 2)
EOS Implementer / Vistage Chair
Recommended entry: Blueprint Certified (Track 2)
MSP / IT Consultant
Recommended entry: Blueprint Certified (Track 2)
Sales Professional / BDR
Recommended entry: Sales Certified (Track 1)
Developer / Systems Integrator
Recommended entry: Platform Certified
Other / Not Listed
We'll match you after review
Step 3 of 6 — Qualification Assessment
Tell us about your practice
Check every statement that accurately describes your current situation. This scoring determines your pathway — 50+ points qualifies you for immediate enrollment. Below 50, Jermon from Learner Development will reach out personally to discuss fit.
I have 10 or more active client relationships in business services or target verticals
Clients who actively rely on you for ongoing advice, implementation, or services
15 pts
I conduct structured operational assessments with my clients
Systematic questions about workflows, data systems, staffing, and performance
15 pts
My clients trust and act on my business recommendations
Advisor relationship — clients implement your guidance, not just hear it
10 pts
I have experience coaching business owners on operational decisions and process change
You guide decision-makers through change, not just hand them a report
10 pts
I have a track record managing multi-stakeholder, multi-week projects to completion
Coordinated vendors, clients, and timelines across engagements that take months
10 pts
I am actively looking to add a scalable, recurring revenue stream
Growth appetite — you're allocating time to build something new
5 pts
I carry E&O insurance at $1M minimum, or I'm willing to obtain it
Required at Active tier before first Vault provisioning
5 pts
I have deep domain expertise in at least one target vertical
Home Health, Maritime, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Construction, Fintech, Retail, Healthcare
5 pts
Step 4 of 6 — Certification Track
Choose your certification path
Select the track you want to start with. Seed (referral-only) partners begin earning immediately with no certification required beyond the Onboarding Guide.
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Seed Tier — Start Immediately
Referral Only
Refer qualified prospects to ICON. Earn referral fees at LOI signing. No certification required.
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Active Tier — Track 1
Sales Certified
Qualify, demo, and close deals independently. Best for sales-background learners.
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Active Tier — Track 2 · Requires SC
Blueprint Certified
Full delivery authorization. Conduct assessments, build HLOS, provision Vaults, guide Awakening.
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Active Tier — T1 + T2 Bundle
Sales + Blueprint Bundle
Tracks 1 and 2 bundled. Close deals and deliver full engagements. Save $300 vs. purchasing separately.
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Active Tier — Track 3 · Requires SC + BC
Activation Certified
Certify active client status, assemble evidence packets, manage ramp to autonomy. For partners who completed Tracks 1 + 2.
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Active Tier — Full Bundle
Sales + Blueprint + Activation
All three tracks. Close deals, deliver engagements, and certify active status. Full-service.
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Add-On · Requires Full Bundle
SI-Grade Module
Enterprise gateway add-on. Upgrades IDP credential to ISP (ICON Solutions Professional). For full-bundle partners pursuing enterprise deals.
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Platform Track
Platform Certified
Connector Adapters, Vault extensions, API integration patterns. For developers and systems integrators building on ICON infrastructure.
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ICGBEP — Foundations · No Prerequisite
Certified GBE Practitioner
Portable AI governance credential. 27h across 9 phases + 4-component exam. Platform-independent judgment, controls, scoring, and review methodology. IBC Advisor Workspace included.
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G7 Channel Authorization · Requires ICGBEP
G7 Channel Authorization
Referral commissions and channel access. Add-on for active ICGBEP holders who want commission activation without full platform fluency modules.
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ICBOSP · Specialization · Requires ICGBEP
Business OS Specialization
Platform fluency for governance advisors. Sensorium at depth, Vault architecture, BackStage vocabulary, the full OS operating model. Requires active ICGBEP credential.
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ICGBEP + G7 Bundle · No Prerequisite
Phase 1 + G7 Channel Authorization
Full advisory path enrollment. ICGBEP Phase 1 + G7 Channel Authorization in one purchase. Includes IBC Advisor Workspace access.
Target Verticals
Select the verticals where you have existing client relationships or deep domain knowledge.
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Home Health
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Maritime / Logistics
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Professional Services
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Manufacturing
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Construction
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Fintech / Lending
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Retail / Franchise
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Healthcare / Dental
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Other
Step 5 of 6 — Enrollment & Payment
Select your cohort date
Certification runs in cohorts of 8–12 learners. Choose a start date below. Seed learners skip this step — your Onboarding Guide access is immediate upon approval.
Join a Cohort
Learn with a group on a set schedule. Structured pacing, cohort lead support.
Self-Paced
All modules unlocked immediately. Complete at your own speed.
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Payment will be processed via Stripe's secure checkout after you submit your application. Your card details are never stored on our servers.
Step 6 of 6 — Review & Submit
Review your application
Your application will be reviewed by Enrollment Ops (typically within 1 business day). If your qualification score is 50+, enrollment is automatic. Below 50, Jermon will contact you directly.
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By submitting this application I confirm that all information provided is accurate. I understand that portal access and certification enrollment are contingent upon qualification review. I agree to the Partner Program Agreement, Insurance Requirements V5.1, and Channel Role Boundary Card V5.0. I acknowledge that BackStage terminology is never used in client-facing communications.
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Application Submitted
Your ICON learner application is in. Here's exactly what happens next — no surprises.
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Enrollment Ops review — Within 1 business day, your qualification score and application details are reviewed.
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Approval email — If 50+ points, your payment processes and portal access is activated. If below 50, Jermon contacts you.
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Slack invite + Onboarding Guide — You're added to the Learner Slack and Onboarding Guide is sent.
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Certification cohort begins — On your selected cohort date, Week 1 modules are unlocked.
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First revenue — Seed learners can refer immediately. Active learners begin closing from Week 5.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
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