Program Overview

This eight-month program focuses on the soft skills A/E/C professionals need to build long-lasting client relationships and take their careers to the next level. Through interactive workshops and expert-led sessions, participants develop critical skills including communication, presentation skills, emotional intelligence and problem-solving, all while connecting and building their networks.  

Who Should Apply

The program is geared toward people with a wide range of experience, which is intentional by design – giving an opportunity for reverse mentoring and a chance to foster meaningful connections + relationships with professionals representing diverse backgrounds across the industry. Several hold a business development role, while others are seller-doers. The content is given in a way that’s relevant to both audiences.

In an effort to keep a broad mix across the cohort, KCGD’s BD Boot Camp is currently limited to one participant per company. 

Time Commitment

The 2026 program will run from January to August with six to eight sessions that are three hours and opportunities to connect in between. The time of day varies, but it will either be first thing (8:30-11:30 a.m.) or the end of the day (1:30-4:30 p.m.) – with a networking happy hour to follow some of the afternoon sessions. Full participation is expected if accepted into the program.

Applications for the 2027 program will open in the fall of 2026.

For questions about the BD Boot Camp or other KC Global Design programming, contact us.