We have designed The HR Consultancy Academy as your One -Stop Academy for building & growing your thriving consultancy. 

The HR Consultancy Academy is a membership-based community & platform designed to support HR  & People consultants and professionals with resources, training, and networking opportunities to enhance your skills, grow your business, and stay current with HR & business trends.

You will have a team of experts, partners and mentors to help accelerate your development and benefit from free access to the FSB and Pirkx offering you and your family a broad range of benefits and support to help you be the best you can be as a business owner.

Who is eligible to join The HR Consultancy Academy?

The HR Consultancy Academy is open to HR consultants, people professionals, and coaches who are passionate about growing their consulting businesses, expanding their skillsets, and supporting others in the field. If you aspire to build a successful business, prioritise personal development, and value giving back to a community of peers, The HR Consultancy Academy is the perfect fit.

2. Do I need to have an established consulting business to join?

No, The HR Consultancy Academy is designed for consultants at various stages, whether you're just starting out or are an experienced professional. The key is that you are committed to growing and refining your business, learning new skills, and actively engaging with and supporting fellow Academy members.

3. Is there a specific background required for membership?

While we focus on HR and people professionals, we welcome members from all consulting backgrounds, provided they have a drive to expand their expertise, are focused on personal growth, and enjoy contributing to the success of their peers.

4. How important is personal development in the Academy?

Personal development is a core element of The HR Consultancy Academy experience. Our members are encouraged to continuously evolve their consulting skills and mindsets, accessing resources that inspire growth both professionally and personally.

5. What does it mean to 'give back' to the peer group?

Giving back means sharing your insights, experiences, and support with other members. This can include participating in discussions, sharing resources, mentoring newer members, and offering feedback. The Academy thrives on a spirit of collaboration and mutual growth.

6. Can I join if I’m not looking to actively grow my business right now?

The Academy is ideal for those who are enthusiastic about business growth and development, as well as collaboration and community support. If your focus aligns with these values, you’ll get the most out of the Academy experience.

As an HR Consultancy Academy member, you will have access to a broad range of benefits - please take a look at our home page - they are broken down into three key elements :

• Commercial - discounts and partnerships that directly benefit your and your business 
• Content - a vault with relevant information for you as a consultant and business owner as well as events with key experts
• Community - a critical part of being a consultant is the opportunity to feel part of a tribe - we know this is important and we are continuously developing new opportunities to connect people.

Investing in the HR Consultancy Academy offers HR and People Consultants unparalleled support and resources to elevate your consultancy careers. 

Members gain access to exclusive live Q&A sessions with industry experts, co-hosted by Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD, providing a platform to deepen their knowledge and address pressing challenges in real-time. 

The Academy’s resources, including a comprehensive library of recorded sessions, expert-led content, and actionable templates, are designed to empower consultants to build successful, scalable practices. Additionally, the Academy’s unique membership benefits—such as discounts, deals, and co-branded materials—add value to members' businesses, helping them streamline operations, optimize client engagement, and enhance their professional profiles. With support from a network of industry-leading mentors and specialists in areas like automation, legal advice, finance, and marketing, consultants have a structured pathway to grow confidently and sustainably.

Prices range from our basic membership starting at £149 + vat or £95 + vat per month for founding members.

We also offer annual subscription options at discounted rates - currently if you pay in one payment you receive 12 months membership for the price of 11 .

We have a 12-month membership commitment so that we can ensure you get the expert support you need to grow your business, you can cancel your membership at any time after your first year. No refunds are provided for any remaining period of membership. If you are a founding member you will lose this membership rate if you then rejoin at a later date.

Yes, we provide CPD certified training programs and coaching that are recognised in the HR industry.

These options are available to The HR Consultancy Academy members at discounted rates and can enhance your skills and knowledge as well as your professional profile , ensuring you have your CPD requirements met for your professional body.

New resources, including articles, tools, and webinars, are added continuously to ensure members have access to the latest industry trends and best practices as well as a structured approach to learning.

All our Expert Team add new content from their live Q & A sessions and these will be accessible from the Academy Vault.

Once you join, you will receive login details that give you access to our exclusive members-only portal, where you can view and download resources, register for events, and engage with the community.

The content will be build up on as we add additional resources and partnerships.

Yes, our client success team is available to assist you with any technical issues or membership queries.

You can contact us via email or phone, and we aim to respond within 24 hours.

Absolutely!

You can upgrade or downgrade your membership at any time through your member account settings. If you upgrade, the additional benefits will be available immediately.

Currently the upgraded membership will only be available in 2025.

Yes, we host exclusive retreats, workshops, and networking events throughout the year. These are available, where a charge applies, at a discounted rate for our HR Consultancy Academy members, and some future membership tiers will include free event tickets.

In 2025 we will be hosting in person events in the UK, in London and Birmingham - details of these can be found in the Events tab at the top of the page. Members Only Events are in the portal.

Membership renewals are automatic unless you cancel before your renewal date. You will receive a reminder email a few weeks before your renewal.