In an AI world, don't become replaceable. Become the Architect executives can't operate without.
CATA trains independent consultants, fractional operators, and agency owners to install the AI Chief of Staff system that makes them indispensable, and certifies you among the Architects who hold the standard. Productize it into a $3,000–$10,000/month service.
- GAISB-issued professional credential
- Applied capstone review
- Verifiable credential ID
- Exam voucher included
Everyone's an "AI consultant" now. Most will be noise. A few will become indispensable.
If you're an independent operator, you can feel it. AI is turning hard-won skills into commodities. Anyone with a tab open can claim the title. The market is about to split into two groups: people who get replaced by the tools, and the small group who wield them well enough that executives can't operate without them.
You don't want to be the one replaced. You want to be the one who installs the system. The Architect on the call who can map the executive's week, find the time leaks, ship a working AI Chief of Staff, and document the dividend.
CATA is how you become one of the Architects.
The AI Time Audit. Free Template.
The same audit Architects use on day one with a new executive client. Map the week, surface the time leaks, and identify the highest-value AI workflow to install first. I made this to help you, whether or not you ever enroll.
- ✓Time-leak audit template (HTML website)
- ✓Scorecard for ranking workflows by reclaim value
Executives do not need more AI tools. They need an Architect who can install a working system.
Most executives are already surrounded by AI tools, productivity apps, inboxes, calendars, meetings, reports, dashboards, and unfinished ideas.
The problem is not access to AI. The problem is operational drag.
Certified AI Team Architect™ trains you to find those time leaks, install practical AI workflows, and prove the result through a reviewed capstone.
- Scattered communication across inbox, chat, and meetings
- Meeting overload with no clear decisions or follow-up
- Manual reporting that eats hours every week
- Weak follow-through on commitments and next steps
- Duplicated work between leaders, teams, and assistants
- Decisions trapped inside the executive's head
The outcome is not AI knowledge. The outcome is operational time reclaimed.
One AI Chief of Staff. Eight executive workflows.
CATA trains you to install AI workflows where executives actually lose time.
Prioritize, summarize, draft, follow up, and reduce inbox drag.
Calendar
Prepare for meetings, protect priorities, and reduce scheduling friction.
Meetings
Generate agendas, capture decisions, summarize action items, and follow through.
Communications
Draft internal updates, client responses, and executive messaging faster.
Reporting
Turn scattered notes, numbers, and updates into clear executive reports.
Research
Gather, compare, summarize, and brief executives on important information.
Documents
Create proposals, SOPs, briefs, outlines, and decision documents.
Relationships
Track people, promises, follow-ups, and stakeholder communication.
A simple implementation method for turning AI into measurable executive time savings.
Audit
Map the executive's week, identify time leaks, and find the highest-friction workflows.
Automate
Install practical no-code AI workflows that reduce repeated manual work.
Amplify
Document the system, hand it off, improve it, and compound the time dividend.
Learn The Concepts + Build The Stack
Who CATA is built for.
CATA is built for the three buyers whose economics support productizing AI implementation into a $3,000–$10,000/month service.
Consultants
Productize AI implementation as a high-margin retainer or project offer.
Fractional Operators
Install AI Chief of Staff systems across multiple client engagements.
Agency Owners
Add a defensible AI implementation service line to your agency.
Executive Assistants · Virtual Assistants · Operations Managers · Business Coaches · Freelancers · Entrepreneurs · AI Implementation Specialists
You do not need to be a programmer. You need business judgment, implementation discipline, clear communication, and the ability to solve real workflow problems.
This is not for everyone.
- ✓You want to install real AI systems, not just talk about AI.
- ✓You are willing to complete an applied capstone.
- ✓You want a credential that is earned through proof of work.
- ✓You work with executives, teams, business owners, or clients.
- ✓You want to productize AI implementation as a serious service.
- ×You only want casual AI tips.
- ×You are collecting certificates without doing the work.
- ×You want a guaranteed income claim.
- ×You do not want to complete a capstone.
- ×You are looking for a university degree or government license.
Join the Architects executives can't run without.
Candidates who complete the curriculum, pass the required assessment, and prove they belong by installing a real system through the applied capstone receive the GAISB-issued Certified AI Team Architect™ credential. People like us don't chase tools. We architect systems. We measure our work in hours returned to the people who run companies.
CAIS AI Team Architect™
has satisfied all GAISB requirements for the CAIS AI Team Architect™ credential, including curriculum, certification assessment, and reviewed applied capstone.
- Credential Name
- CAIS AI Team Architect™
- Short Form
- CATA™
- Pathway Position
- Advanced applied step in the GAISB CAIS pathway
- Issuer
- GAISB — Global AI Standards Body
- Credential ID Format
- GAISB-CATA-2026-#####
- Verification
- Verifiable in the GAISB Credential Registry
- Capstone
- Required
- Exam
- Required
Security and Governance specialty domains are available by request through GAISB.
Built for verification, not vague completion.
The capstone and the registry are how the Architects keep the standard real. Every credential is earned by installing a working system, reviewed against a defined rubric, and published with a unique ID anyone can verify. This is not awarded for watching videos. You prove you belong, or you don't carry the credential.
Applied Capstone
Candidates document a real AI workflow implementation.
Review Standard
Capstones are reviewed against a defined rubric.
Public Verification
Every credential carries a unique ID, verifiable in the GAISB Credential Registry.
Your path to certification.
Complete the Self-Guided Course
Work through the CAIS AI Team Architect™ curriculum on your own schedule.
Complete the Live Cohort
Join the live sessions to apply the material with faculty and peers.
Complete the Exam Bootcamp
Prepare for the certification assessment with structured review.
Submit the Applied Capstone
Install and document an AI Chief of Staff workflow around a real time leak.
Pass the Exam and Sign the Certification Agreement
Pass the required exam and agree to the GAISB Certification Agreement to be credentialed.
You do not earn CATA by watching videos. You earn it by proving you can install a working AI workflow.
Every CATA candidate must complete an applied capstone. The capstone requires you to identify a real executive or business workflow problem, audit the time leak, design an AI workflow, document the implementation, and present the measurable Time Dividend.
- ✓Executive or business workflow selected
- ✓Time leak identified
- ✓AI workflow designed
- ✓Workflow installed or demonstrated
- ✓Responsible use considerations documented
- ✓Time Dividend measured or estimated
- ✓Handoff documentation completed
- ✓Capstone submitted for review
How your capstone is reviewed.
Time Audit Quality
Did the candidate identify a real and meaningful time leak?
Workflow Selection
Was the selected workflow valuable, practical, and appropriate?
AI Workflow Design
Was the solution clear, usable, and aligned with the executive's needs?
Implementation Quality
Was the system demonstrated, documented, and usable?
Responsible Use
Were privacy, security, accuracy, and human oversight considered?
Time Dividend
Was the time savings or operational improvement clearly measured or explained?
Handoff Documentation
Could someone else understand and use the system?
Presentation Quality
Was the capstone clearly communicated?
A practical certification pathway for installing AI workflows inside executive operations.
01CAIS AI Team Architect™ Pathway
02The Time Dividend System™
03Running the Time Audit
04Executive Discovery and Client Interviewing
05The Eight Executive Workflows
06Designing the AI Chief of Staff
07No-Code AI Tool Stack
08Prompting for Executive Workflows
09Security, Privacy, and Responsible Use
10Documentation and Handoff
11Pricing, Packaging, and Selling the Install
12Capstone Preparation and Exam Readiness
Everything included in the founding cohort.
Why this is different.
| Feature | Free AI Courses | Generic AI Consulting | Certified AI Team Architect™ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credential issued by a standards body | No | No | Yes |
| Applied capstone required | No | Usually no | Yes |
| Executive workflow focus | Limited | Varies | Yes |
| Public verification | No | No | Yes |
| No-code implementation | Sometimes | Varies | Yes |
| Pricing and packaging guidance | No | Varies | Yes |
| Responsible AI use included | Sometimes | Varies | Yes |
Turn AI implementation into a serious service.
CATA includes pricing and packaging guidance so you can offer paid AI workflow audits, pilots, and retainers. Example service models may include:
AI Time Audit
A short diagnostic engagement that maps an executive's week and identifies the highest-value time leaks.
14-Day AI Chief of Staff Pilot
A focused two-week pilot to install and prove a working AI workflow.
Single-Executive AI Workflow Retainer
Ongoing AI Chief of Staff support for one executive.
Team-Level AI Implementation Retainer
A broader team install with ongoing optimization.
Earnings depend on your skill, market, positioning, offer, proof, sales execution, and client results. No income is guaranteed.
Become one of the Architects who hold the standard.
People like us don't chase tools. We architect systems. We measure our work in hours returned to the people who run companies.
GAISB exists to define what good AI implementation actually looks like, and to gather the Architects who hold that standard in practice. The Certified AI Team Architect™ credential is GAISB's way of marking who has done the work, installed the system, and belongs in that group.
Kirwin Narine has over 30 years of experience in professional certification, training, technology education, and workforce development. His background includes work as a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Master Certified Novell Instructor, and founder of IBTA.
You are not doing this alone.
Founding cohort members get access to a focused learning environment designed to help them complete the curriculum, build their capstone, prepare for the exam, and develop their AI implementation offer.
Live cohort support
Weekly cohort sessions to keep you on track.
Capstone guidance
Direct support as you scope and document your install.
Implementation examples
See how peers are designing and shipping their AI workflows.
Peer learning
Build alongside other operators, consultants, and assistants.
Replays
All cohort and lab sessions available for replay.
Practical support
Templates, prompts, and working examples you can adapt.
What founding architects will build.
Because this is the founding cohort, public case studies will be added as candidates complete their capstones. Instead of fake testimonials, here is what every founding architect must document:
- ✓The time leak identified
- ✓The workflow installed
- ✓The AI Chief of Staff use case
- ✓The Time Dividend measured
- ✓The handoff documentation created
- ✓The credential issued after review
Trust through transparency. Verified case studies will appear here as the founding cohort completes review.
Is this a real certification?
Yes. Certified AI Team Architect™ is a private professional certification issued by GAISB. It is designed around applied learning, capstone demonstration, certification assessment, responsible AI use, and public credential verification.
- ×A university degree
- ×A government license
- ×An employment guarantee
- ×An income guarantee
- ×An ISO/IEC 17024-accredited credential
Founding Cohort Tuition.
- ✓Full CATA curriculum
- ✓Live cohort access
- ✓Capstone pathway
- ✓Exam bootcamp
- ✓One certification exam voucher
- ✓Capstone review
- ✓GAISB-issued credential upon successful completion
- ✓Digital badge
- ✓Community access
- ✓Template and workflow resources
Do the work. Complete the curriculum and applied capstone.
If you still do not believe you can fully install the AI Team Architect system for a real client, request a full refund.
Need employer reimbursement?
Many professionals use training budgets, professional development budgets, or employer reimbursement programs to cover certification costs.
I'd like to request reimbursement for the Certified AI Team Architect™ (CATA™) program, a private professional certification issued by GAISB. The program builds applied AI workflow skills directly relevant to my role, including an applied capstone and a credential with a unique ID, verifiable in the GAISB Credential Registry. Founding tuition is $2,495 (one-time). I'm happy to share the syllabus and receipt.
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Questions, answered honestly.
Is Certified AI Team Architect™ a real certification?
Yes. It is a private professional certification issued by GAISB and earned through curriculum, assessment, and applied capstone review. It is not a university degree or government license.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. CATA focuses on practical no-code AI workflow implementation. Business judgment, communication, and implementation discipline matter more than coding.
Who is this certification best for?
Consultants, executive assistants, virtual assistants, operators, agency owners, business coaches, freelancers, and professionals who want to install AI workflows for executives and teams.
What is the capstone?
The capstone is an applied project where you identify a real workflow problem, design an AI workflow, document the implementation, and submit the work for review.
Is income guaranteed?
No. The certification includes pricing and packaging guidance, but earnings depend on your skill, market, offer, proof, and sales execution.
Is this ISO accredited?
No. This is not currently an ISO/IEC 17024-accredited credential. It is a private professional certification issued by GAISB.
What is the refund policy?
Because this program includes immediate access to digital curriculum, live cohort access, templates, tools, certification preparation materials, and exam-related resources, tuition is non-refundable once access is granted. If you experience a technical issue accessing the program, contact support within 7 days and we will make a reasonable effort to resolve the issue.
What happens after I pass?
After successfully completing the requirements, you receive the GAISB-issued Certified AI Team Architect™ credential and digital badge, with a unique ID, verifiable in the GAISB Credential Registry.
How long do I have access?
You receive access to the cohort, curriculum, capstone pathway, exam materials, and AI Builder's Lab for the duration of your active enrollment. Specific access terms are confirmed at checkout.
What is the relationship between CATA and the CAIS pathway?
The GAISB CAIS pathway has three steps: CAIS AI Essentials is the foundation, CAIS Practitioner™ is the professional core, and CAIS AI Team Architect™ (CATA™) is the advanced applied step. The normal pathway begins with Essentials and Practitioner. Experienced operators may apply for direct admission to CATA, subject to GAISB review.
How are CATA credentials verified?
CATA credentials are issued by GAISB as CAIS AI Team Architect™. Every credential carries a unique ID, verifiable in the GAISB Credential Registry, in the format GAISB-CATA-2026-#####.
How do I contact support?
Email info@aiteamcert.com and the GAISB team will help.
Don't become replaceable. Become the Architect.
Join the Architects executives can't run without. Install the AI Chief of Staff system, prove you belong through the capstone, and carry a credential anyone can verify.
Do the work. Complete the curriculum and applied capstone.
If you still do not believe you can fully install the AI Team Architect system for a real client, request a full refund.