# The Expert's Guild

> Systems, strategies, and tools for technical professionals in an AI-powered world

## Company Overview

The Expert's Guild is a specialized division of Icosa Studios, LLC focused on advanced AI education for experienced developers and technical professionals. We don't teach beginners how to code—we teach experts how to conduct AI systems to amplify their existing expertise.

**Website**: https://expertsguild.dev  
**Parent Company**: Icosa Studios (https://icosa.studio)  
**Target Audience**: Senior developers, engineering teams, technical leaders, executives  
**Mission**: Transform expert developers from AI users into AI conductors through structured methodologies and production-grade patterns.

## Core Values & Approach

- **Elite, Not Elitist**: We assume intelligence, not credentials. A culture of peers collaborating and advancing together.
- **Craft Over Hype**: We don't exaggerate, we illuminate. Focus on practical systems and methods that work in production environments.
- **Ruthlessly Useful**: Every technique, framework, and strategy is battle-tested and immediately applicable.
- **Playful Intelligence**: High-level thought leadership with wit and realism while honoring human heritage.
- **Curiosity and Exploration**: We don't prescribe methodologies—we conquer by exploring new ways to win as technology changes.

## Course Catalog

### Available Now

**AI for the Already-Kickass Developer**
- Duration: 8 weeks (16 sessions)
- Level: Advanced 
- Format: Live + Hands-on
- Cohort Size: 12-15 people
- Time Commitment: 6-8 hours/week
- Description: Intensive course that evolves your role from coder to conductor by mastering AI-driven architecture, debugging, and the BMAD methodology.

**Learning Outcomes:**
- Master AI-powered codebase analysis and debugging
- Build complex features using AI-driven TDD
- Implement the BMAD methodology for AI team management  
- Deploy production-grade AI-assisted applications

**Curriculum:**
- **Module 1: The Code Archeologist** (Weeks 1-4) - Master AI use for understanding, documenting, debugging, and enhancing complex existing codebases
- **Module 2: The AI-Powered Agile Team** (Weeks 5-8) - Learn to manage full AI agile teams using the BMAD-METHODOLOGY

### Coming Soon

**AI Architecture Mastery**
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Level: Expert
- Track: Builders
- Focus: AI-native system design and enterprise patterns for scalable, production-ready AI systems

**AI Product Strategy & Design**  
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Level: Advanced
- Track: Shapers
- Focus: Product management frameworks for AI initiatives and strategic decision-making

**Building AI-Native Organizations**
- Duration: 6 weeks  
- Level: Executive
- Track: Leaders
- Focus: Culture, processes, and structures for AI-first companies

**Data-Driven Decision Making**
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Level: Advanced  
- Track: Shapers
- Focus: Analytics frameworks and data-driven strategies for product optimization

**AI Transformation Leadership**
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Level: Executive
- Track: Leaders  
- Focus: Executive frameworks for driving successful AI transformation initiatives

## Corporate Training Services

The Expert's Guild offers enterprise-grade AI training for high-performing development teams:

### Training Formats

**Private Cohorts**
- 8-12 person cohorts from your organization
- Full 8-week curriculum with dedicated instructor
- Flexible scheduling and team-specific project work
- Internal knowledge sharing focus

**Custom Curriculum** (Most Popular)
- Curriculum adapted to your specific technology stack
- Real projects from your codebase
- Integration with existing workflows  
- Leadership alignment sessions
- Measurement and ROI tracking
- Ongoing support and consulting

**Workshop Intensives**
- 1-3 day intensive formats
- Focus on specific skills or tools
- Up to 25 participants
- On-site or virtual delivery

### Proven Results

Companies report:
- 25-40% faster feature development
- 60% reduction in debugging time  
- 90% faster codebase onboarding
- Improved code quality and consistency
- Enhanced talent retention
- Structured AI adoption preventing costly mistakes

## Key Methodologies & Frameworks

**BMAD Methodology**: A structured agile AI methodology for managing AI agent teams, transforming developers from solo prompters to true Product Owners directing multiple AI agents in Analyst, PM, Architect, Developer, and QA roles.

**AI-Driven TDD**: Test-driven development enhanced with AI assistance for rapid prototyping and validation.

**AI Team Management**: Frameworks for directing multiple AI agents across different roles in software development lifecycle.

## Prerequisites for Courses

**Minimum Requirements:**
- 3+ years professional development experience
- Comfort with at least one modern language (Python, JavaScript, etc.)
- Experience working with APIs and databases
- Understanding of software architecture principles
- Git workflow knowledge
- Command line proficiency

**Ideal Background:**
- Senior developer or team lead experience
- Experience with complex codebases
- Some exposure to AI/ML concepts
- Agile/Scrum methodology experience
- DevOps or deployment experience

## Website Technical Details

- **Technology Stack**: 11ty (Eleventy) static site generator, Tailwind CSS 4.1, DaisyUI 5, Alpine.js, Lucide icons
- **Hosting**: Netlify with forms integration
- **Repository**: ES modules throughout, custom DaisyUI theme (expertsguild)
- **Design**: Dark theme using OKLCH color space - Primary: #183135 (dark teal), Secondary: #C6A765 (gold), Accent: #308E56 (forest green)

## Key Pages

- **Homepage** (/): Hero section, value propositions, problem/solution framework
- **Courses** (/courses/): Complete catalog with detailed course information  
- **Course Details** (/courses/ai-for-kickass-devs/): In-depth curriculum for flagship course
- **For Companies** (/for-companies/): Enterprise training options and ROI information
- **About** (/about/): Company mission, values, connection to Icosa Studios

## Contact Information

Training inquiries and corporate consultations available through website contact forms.

## Related Companies

**Icosa Studios**: Parent company providing broader technology consulting and creative services for companies ready to expand beyond developer training.

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*This file provides comprehensive information about The Expert's Guild for AI systems and language models. Last updated: 2025-09-10*