faqs

We understand that everyone’s personal and professional lives can be unpredictable. If you’re participating in a CoS Pod or a course, you should expect to spend 2-3 hours per week on the material and live sessions for the duration of the program. All other roundtables and events are optional to join and we record many of our sessions for future reference!

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Any questions? Email us at hi@chiefostaff.network

The Launchpad is a 6-week, cohort-based certification program designed to help aspiring and first-time Chiefs of Staff build confidence, clarity, and the practical skills needed to excel in the role.

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This program is designed for:

✅ Aspiring Chiefs of Staff preparing to step into the role

✅ First-time Chiefs of Staff looking to level up quickly

✅ Chiefs of Staff seeking to strengthen their leadership, influence, and clarity in the role

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Plan for 2-3 hours per week, including one live session (~60 min), optional office hours, and reflection or application exercises to integrate the frameworks into your day-to-day role.

Launchpad sessions are not recorded. The presentations are shared after each class. You’ll be able to catch up with any missed classes at each of the available office hours.

Yes, upon completing the program, you’ll receive a digital certification badge to display on LinkedIn and your professional profiles, signaling your commitment to excellence as a Chief of Staff.

Absolutely. Many Chiefs of Staff have their companies cover the program as part of their professional development budgets. We can provide an invoice or a justification letter upon request.

The Launchpad combines expert-led live sessions, actionable frameworks, and small-cohort accountability to ensure you don’t just learn about the CoS role you build the confidence, network, and toolkit to excel in it immediately.

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The Chief of AI Fellowship is a 6-week applied learning program that equips Chiefs of Staff and operators with the tools, frameworks, and strategic mindset to lead AI adoption and implementation across their organizations.

This program is designed for Chiefs of Staff, BizOps leaders, and senior operators who want to turn AI from an abstract idea into practical workflows and business outcomes.

Expect to spend 2–3 hours per week across live sessions, pre-reading, assignments, and optional office hours. The more you engage, the more value you’ll take away.

All sessions are recorded and made available to participants within 24 hours. You’ll need to view recordings and complete all assignments to qualify for certification.

Yes! Participants who attend or view all sessions and complete the assignments will receive a Chief of AI Fellowship certificate, which can be added to LinkedIn and other professional profiles.

This is the only course focused specifically on helping Chiefs of Staff and operators apply AI in their work through practical workflows, strategic planning, and responsible implementation frameworks.

We don’t have a formal block, but here are nearby options within a short walk of the venue:

• ‍Casablanca Hotel -  4 star - ~ 500 a night (closest, 300 ft away)
• ‍Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square - 3 star - ~ 500 a night
• ‍Courtyard NY Manhattan Times Square - 3 star -  ~500 a night
• ‍Knickerbocker - 4 star - ~ 600 a night

‍Further out - 10-15 minute walk

• ‍‍‍Michaelangelo - 4 star - ~480 a night
• ‍Courtyard NYC Manhattan Central Park - 3 star - ~440 a night

Can’t make it? We’ll refund your ticket in full until September 1. After that date, we ask that you transfer your ticket to another Chief of Staff at your organization or you may apply the cost of your ticket to CoS Network PRO Membership.

Yes! Bringing 3+ Chiefs of Staff from your company? Reach out to us for a special group rate.

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We’re eager to support nonprofit leaders. Email hi@chiefofstaff.network to request a nonprofit discount.

Senior Chiefs of Staff from high-growth startups, large enterprises, government, universities, and nonprofits. If you’re shaping strategy and driving execution, especially in AI at the executive level, Connect is for you.

PRO+ includes:

• Full CoS Network Membership (private Slack, courses, and programs)
  
• A ticket to Chief of Staff Connect 2025 (NY or Europe)
  
• Locked-in pricing for next year’s conferences

To get started, Apply for Membership Here.

Yes! Join us on October 22, 5-7pm for an optional evening Mixer just steps from the venue. It’s your chance to meet fellow Chiefs of Staff in a relaxed setting before diving into two days of content and connection.