The HR Consultancy Bootcamp
START, SHAPE & SCALE YOUR OWN HR CONSULTANCY
The CPD accredited 6-week Online Bootcamp that shows experienced HR Professionals how to start or build their own commercially successful HR business, on their terms.
Ready to start planning your HR Consultancy Business in 2026?
If you're at the point where you're getting ready to leave Corporate HR and start your own consultancy, or you've already started your Consultancy, but want more commercial success, then The HR Consultants Bootcamp is the place to be.
There has not been a better time for experienced HR professionals to step into consultancy, with more businesses looking for people just like you for expertise they can access flexibly, whether for retained support, strategic projects, change programmes, or specialist advice.
If this is the year you want to create your own business, or scale the one you have, with the freedom and choice that comes with it, then our 6 week virtual Leap into HR Consulting® Bootcamp is designed to help you do exactly that.
You will gain practical guidance, financial clarity, and expert support as you shape your offer, build your confidence, and take real steps towards launching.
Over 300 consulting businesses have come through this programme in the last 5 years, with over 95% of them successfully launching, and now running established consultancies, growing teams, and strong client portfolios.
We’d love you to be next!
What you can expect from the HR Consultancy Bootcamp?
The HR Consultancy Bootcamp brings together many different elements to help you succeed from start-up, to scaling.
Here's a run through of just some of the core areas of support to help you bring your business to life.
By the end of the programme, you will have greater clarity, stronger confidence, and a clear sense of what your consultancy could look like, including setting a realistic launch date if that is your goal. For many participants, this becomes far more than training. It becomes the point where years of experience start to take shape as something of their own.
HR CONSULTANCY TRAINING
Six practical training modules that will help you establish yourself as an HR Consultant, giving you clarity on the practical steps needed to move forward confidently.
WEEKLY EXPERT COACHING SESSIONS
Join weekly live online group coaching calls with Sarah Hamilton-Gill, where you can ask questions, gain feedback, and stay accountable as your plans take shape.
HR CONSULTANCY TOOLS & TEMPLATES
Gain access to key strategy and planning templates to help you make weekly progress, and support you in designing your HR Consultancy Business.
ACCESS TO OUR PEER COMMUNITY
You’re not on the journey alone. Access a community of peers that are also planning to a launch and scale their own HR Consultancy business.
ACCESS TO THE HR CONSULTANCY ACADEMY
1 months access to our HR Consultancy Academy to support you in launching and growing your HR Consultancy
PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING
2 x Psychometric Profiles to look at your best fit for the HR Consultancy world, with a peer group feedback session.
What can you expect after the Bootcamp?
Over 300 of our former Bootcampers have had a life changing experience, with 95% successfully launching. Here's some of the opportunities that you can enjoy - just like them:
Ability to create clients for your business, with our superb lead generation training.
Build a life you will love to live, with balance and fulfillment, from refining your business, offer and pricing.
Easily replace and scale up your income - without a ceiling!
Take up higher profile roles, such as CIPD Branch Chair.
Become a sought after speaker, which additionally creates more leads in your business
Are you ready for this exciting new journey into HR Consultancy?
"I wholeheartedly recommend Sarah as a coach and mentor for budding HR consultants. Her programme is exceptional, support that’s specific, tangible, and immediately useful. She helped me clarify my priorities, focus my energy, and move forward with a plan that actually felt doable. I’m genuinely grateful for her guidance through the bootcamp.
Here's what 6 weeks on the HR Consultancy Bootcamp looks like:
We'll be setting the foundations for true success. Each week you will work through a new online module, designed to help you build your knowledge and skill in the right order, so that when the 6 weeks is complete, you are totally confident on how to move forward with your HR Consulting business, and when you want to launch or scale.
Module 1 | Confidence
This module is all about building confidence and in this video Sarah talks you through the key activities.
It's a great module for reflection and getting stuck into what it is that you want out of your potential new life and how it will all fit together.
Module 2 | Clarity
In this module you will be guided through a series of self-reflection activities to enable you to gain clarity for yourself.
This starts with your why, your mission and your goals – looking at the bigger picture. We also cover creating services and pricing.
Module 3 | Credibility
Having a consistent and professional presence both online and face to face underpins whether people will trust you, believe you and ultimately buy from you.
Time to review your online presence and your credibility.
Module 4 | Collaboration
In this module you find out about our carefully approved product partners who you can link up with, which will make it easier for you to delivery a broad range of services to your clients in a professional and effective way.
Module 5 | Courage
This module is packed with information that will help you build good habits and strong foundations that will give you courage as you move forward and serve you in your business for many years to come.
Module 6 | Launching
In this module we share with you the 5 steps to succesfully launching your HR consultancy business and how to go about getting more clients.
This is it. The moment of truth!
Not sure whether starting your own HR Consultancy Business is for you? Join us for our upcoming online Webinar and get a bit more insight.
2026 HR Consultants Bootcamp Dates
The Bootcamp dates below are designed to help you choose a start date that fits around your own circumstances and goals.
Many Bootcamp participants find that within just a couple of months, they have gone from thinking about consultancy to having a clear plan, a defined offer and real confidence about launching. That is why choosing an earlier Bootcamp date can make such a difference.
Even if your target is next year, starting now gives you time to prepare properly and move forward with far more certainty.
Month | Start Date | Day | Time | Duration | Your 'Launch Ready' Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 2026 | 26th March | Thursday | 7.30pm - 8.30pm | 6 Weeks | May 2026 |
May 2026 | 7th May | Thursday | 7.30pm - 8.30pm | 6 Weeks | July 2026 |
July 2026 | 9th July | Thursday | 7.30pm - 8.30pm | 6 Weeks | September 2026 |
September 2026 | 17th September | Thursday | 7.30pm - 8.30pm | 6 Weeks | November 2026 |
November 2026 | 12th November | Thursday | 7.30pm - 8.30pm | 6 Weeks | January 2027 |
"Throughout the Bootcamp I learnt so much about myself personally. This gave me the strength and encouragement to just go for it and I truly haven't looked back"
Pricing
Our Bootcamp allows you to build a business you will love, with the knowledge and skill to replace and even scale-up your income. The pricing is very competitive, given the return on investment.
Outside of the UK
You get over £6000 worth of support for just £1500 + vat
In the UK
This business investment is as little as the payment you will receive for a couple of consulting days, or one monthly payment for a good retained client!
You are welcome to pay for your Bootcamp in the following ways:
"Having attended the Leap into HR Consulting Bootcamp, I made a move that only 12 months previously I did not really think was possible... Self Employment!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to some of the most common questions we get asked by your fellow Bootcampers, but if the answer to your question is not here, please feel free to contact our Client Success Manager, Kim Hall
How much time do I need to dedicate to the Bootcamp?
With any programme you will get out of it what you put in. Having said that the learning is at a time to suit you as the modules are all online. Many of our delegates spend about 5 hours a week, some more, for example, 3 or 4 sessions of 90 minutes. It also depends where you are on your consulting journey and how long you have got to get up and running.
Does it cover everything I need to know to get my business launched
Yes, no matter where you are on your journey you will have the knowledge at your fingertips to get started and grow your business. No need to invest in anything else at this stage. You just need you, your laptop, Wi-Fi, and a mobile phone.
How many years in HR do I need to become a Consultant?
A question that we get asked a lot. Ideally at least 5 years in a fast-paced environment is sufficient. If you are setting up to service Managing Directors in the SME space this is a great starting point.
Many of our Bootcampers have 15 years or more in HR or any other people related discipline.
Is this only for HR Consultants?
No, it's for those that are in the business of "People Consulting". It is also great for Rewards & Benefits, Employee Relations, Leadership Coaching, Learning & Development and many other specialisms.
I'm unsure if this is the right step. What should I do?
If you are not sure whether this is the right place to start, then we would recommend one of two options. You may wish to join us for our free webinar (you can find the next one here) or having a call with Sarah Hamilton-Gill, who will listen to your personal goals and guide you. You can book a free call here.
What if I cannot attend one or more of the coaching sessions?
Don't worry, everything is recorded and made available to only you in your cohort login area. If you can't attend a session, you can always ask your question in advance, and we will make sure we cover them during the coaching call.