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Academy Learning Lab ยท Founding Cohort

Frameworks, templates,
and the playbook
to build it yourself

Async, template-driven enablement programs for executives and program leads who need to commission, build, or own a real management information system, without sitting through 30 hours of video lectures.

Async
No live calls
Template-led
Real artifacts, ready to adapt
Email Q&A
30 days, response in 2 business days
Founding-cohort enrollment. Limited founding seats available. All sales final ยท Terms of Sale.
Our Approach

Built for people who'd rather
read, build, and ship

Most BI and program-management training is video-led, hour-padded, and theoretical. Learning Lab is the opposite: the same artifacts and decision frameworks I use on real GovCon and enterprise engagements, productized into a self-paced format you can work through on your schedule.

Templates over lectures
You get the actual Power BI files, SharePoint architecture diagrams, and Power Automate flow exports. Not "here's what one might look like", here's a real one, sanitized and explained.
Frameworks, not features
When to use Pro vs PPU, when SharePoint is the right backend vs not, how to scope an executive dashboard in 30 minutes. Decision tools, not feature tours.
Async by design
No live cohorts. No scheduled calls. Buy when you're ready, work at your pace, email me with questions. Designed for people who already have full calendars.
Modules

Twenty programs, each standalone

Build-it-yourself BI and program-management modules, plus certification prep across contract management, project management, and finance. Each is a complete, self-paced program you can buy on its own. Tap a track to open it.

Straight Talk

What Learning Lab is, and isn't

What it is

An async program built around real artifacts: Power BI files you can open, SharePoint architectures you can replicate, Power Automate flows you can import. The lessons are written, short, dense, decision-oriented. There may be a handful of short screen recordings where seeing-it-happen genuinely helps, but no hour-long lectures.

Email support for 30 days, response within 2 business days. I batch responses into a weekly digest so everyone benefits from the questions being asked.

What it isn't

Not a Udemy course. Not a 30-hour video library. Not a live cohort with mandatory Zoom calls. Not a certification program, there's no badge or credential at the end, just a working MIS or dashboard you actually built.

Not for people who want to be lectured to. If you're more comfortable consuming video than reading and building, this isn't the right format. If you'd rather download the Power BI file and dig in, you'll feel right at home.

Common Questions

Before you buy

When do I get access after purchase?
Immediately. The Squarespace checkout returns you to the portal, your account is created automatically (or your existing account is updated), and a welcome email lands in your inbox within a couple of minutes. All written lessons, templates, and workbooks for the module you purchased are available right away.
What's the refund policy?
All sales are final. Because you receive immediate access to the portal and downloadable templates and workbooks at the moment of purchase, refunds are not offered on completed transactions. If you're on the fence, email me before you buy, I'd rather help you decide than have you regret a purchase. Full details in the Terms of Sale.
Why is the founding price discounted?
Founding cohort customers are buying early in the Lab's lifecycle and helping shape what gets built next. The $500 discount per module reflects that, and your feedback during the founding window directly informs how I evolve and expand the curriculum. Once the founding window closes, standard pricing applies.
Is this a subscription or a one-time purchase?
One-time purchase per module. You get ongoing access to the portal and the templates and workbooks you downloaded for as long as the Lab is operating. Email Q&A support runs for 30 days from your purchase date, that's your window to ask me direct questions while you're putting the material to work.
Can I buy all three modules?
Yes, you can enroll in any combination of modules. Pick the ones you want on the Academy Shop, where enrollment and pricing are handled.
Who am I buying from?
Tamara Cook, Senior Manager of Business Operations & MIS at a DoD contractor, MBA, PMP, LSSBB, active Secret Clearance. I've spent 15+ years building these exact systems for GovCon programs and enterprise clients. Cook Learning & Story Press Academy is my boutique consulting practice. More about me โ†’
What if I have questions before I buy?
Email me at contact@cooklearningandstorypress.com or use the contact form. I'll typically respond within 1 business day. No sales calls, no scheduling pressure, just an email conversation about whether this is the right fit for what you're trying to do.