Launch your own HR consultancy in just 6 weeks
Leave the corporate grind behind. Get the proven roadmap, done-for-you tools and weekly mentoring to build a profitable consultancy on your terms.
The highest rated HR consultancy launch programme in the UK
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Six weeks from burnout to breakthrough
The HR Consultancy Bootcamp takes you from corporate burnout to your first client calls in six weeks: clarity, pricing, credibility and a launch plan, in that order. It's the same path that over 300 HR professionals have already used to leave the corporate world for good.
WHERE YOU ARE NOW
Trading your time for a capped salary and corporate politics
Dreaming of going independent but unsure where to start
Worried about where the clients will come from
No roadmap - just endless googling and second-guessing
SIX WEEKS LATER
A registered, ready-to-trade HR consultancy
A clear niche and a premium offer clients say yes to
Contracts, proposals and templates - done for you
A pipeline of leads and the confidence to charge your worth
"I wholeheartedly recommend Sarah as a coach and mentor for budding HR consultants. Her programme is exceptional, with 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".
A complete launchpad, not just a course
Over £6,000 worth of live training, mentoring and done-for-you tools, for just £1500 + vat.
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
You'll get the contracts, proposals and pricing templates other new consultants spend months building from scratch, so you can focus on winning clients, not formatting documents.
ACCESS OUR EXPERT PEER COMMUNITY
You're not on this journey alone. You'll be part of a community of peers building and launching their own HR consultancies alongside you, at the same stage, with the same questions.
HR CONSULTANCY ACADEMY
You'll get a full month inside the HR Consultancy Academy, our members-only platform for ongoing support as you launch and grow, so the learning doesn't stop when the Bootcamp does.
PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING PROFILE
ou'll complete two psychometric profiles that show you where your natural strengths sit within HR consultancy, then talk through the results in a peer group feedback session.
If you're sitting on the fence as I did about joining the Bootcamp, buying Sarah's book, or attending one of her retreats, my advice is simple: do it.
What's covered
Six modules, one a week, each building on the last so nothing's wasted and nothing's out of order. By week 6, you'll have your services defined, your prices set, a credible professional presence, and the exact steps to launch and land clients.
Module 1: Confidence
You'll walk away knowing exactly what you want from your new business before you build a single part of it. Sarah guides you through honest reflection exercises, so the next five weeks build on the right foundation instead of a guess.
Module 2: Clarity
You'll leave this module with your services defined and your prices set: real numbers you can put in front of a client. We get there by working through your why, your mission and your goals first, so your pricing reflects the business you're building.
Module 3: Credibility
You'll finish this module with a professional presence, online and in person, that earns trust before you've said a word. We review everything a prospective client sees when they look you up, so first impressions work for you, not against you.
Module 4: Collaboration
You'll be able to say yes to more of what your clients need, without doing it all yourself. This module introduces our vetted partner network, so when something falls outside your lane, you've got someone reliable to bring in, and you stay the trusted advisor.
Module 5: Courage
You'll build the habits that carry you through the hardest weeks of running your own business, the habits that decide whether you quit in month three or you're still going strong in year three. This module builds that resilience early, before you need it.
Module 6: Launch
You'll leave this module knowing exactly how to launch your HR consultancy and start bringing in clients, in five clear steps. Not theory: a checklist you follow. This is the moment everything else in the bootcamp has been building toward.
Pick your start date
Small cohorts keep coaching personal - each one caps at 16 seats
SEP 17
SEPTEMBER BOOTCAMP, Thursday's at 7:30pm – 8:30pm (BST)
NOV 12
NOVEMBER BOOTCAMP, Thursday's at 7:30pm – 8:30pm (GMT)
Joining the November 2025 Bootcamp was still one of the best decisions I made and I can't recommend it highly enough.
One payment. A whole new career.
Our HR Consultants Bootcamp allows you to build a business you will love, with the knowledge and skill to replace and even scale up your income.
What's included in the course
UK Bootcamp
£1,500 plus VAT. That's what you'd charge for two consulting days, or one month with a single client.
Mentored by someone who's actually done it
Sarah leads the bootcamp, drawing on over 30 years' experience advising organisations including BT, Vodafone, Santander and the English Football Association. Named as HR's Top 30 Most Influential HR Thinker 2024, she's the award-winning author of Leap into HR Consulting® and has helped hundreds of people professionals build successful, profitable consulting businesses.
Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD
Author and Founder of Leap into HR Consulting®
CPD Accredited
The Bootcamp is the only fully CPD accredited programme of its kind, and completing it gives you 39 hours of accredited learning to add to your professional development record.
CPD Standards Office Provider Number: 22417
Want to learn on your own schedule? Introducing the Bootcamp Flex
Work through the same six modules as Bootcamp Plus, at your own pace, on your own time, whichever time zone you are in.
Learn On Your Own Time
Work through all six modules whenever suits you, wherever you're based, entirely on your own schedule.
Same Curriculum, Lower Investment
£595 + VAT, against £1,500 for Bootcamp Plus. Same six modules, same curriculum, without live coaching.
Never Without Support
Join our private Facebook community and get our teams support throughout. Six modules, never silence.
Not ready to leap? We're here to support your journey
Explore webinars with Sarah, her #1 Amazon bestseller book and a fortnightly podcast with consultants who have been exactly where you are.
Webinar: How to Become a Successful HR Consultant
Stuck weighing up a move into HR consulting? Join Sarah live and learn The 5Cs: Corporate to Consulting model©️ that's helped consultants launch across the UK, US and Canada.
Mini Course: Is Consulting Right for You?
Not ready to leap yet? For £25, get the clarity tools from Module 1: your motivational profile, a life balance check, and a real answer to "Is this for me?"
Book a 1:1 discovery call with Sarah
Talk to Sarah about where you're at and what's holding you back. You'll leave the call with a plan built around your circumstances, not a generic next step.
Amazon Best Seller: Leap Into HR Consulting Book
Still asking yourself, "What if I could do this"? Read Sarah's Amazon Bestseller Leap into HR Consulting® and get the playbook that's helped consultants launch across the UK, US and Canada.
Grow with The HR Consultancy Academy®
The HR Consultancy Academy® gives you the structure, accountability, visibility and opportunities so you can grow your consultancy faster, more profitably and with far less stress.
Leap into HR Consulting® Podcast
The podcast for HR Consultants and HR professionals aspiring to break free from the confines of corporate HR and embark on the exciting journey of establishing an HR consulting business
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, 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.
Do I need to be CIPD qualified to become an HR consultant?
No, CIPD qualification isn't a legal requirement to work as an HR consultant in the UK, though it's widely respected and helps build credibility with clients. What matters more is demonstrable HR experience, which is why the Bootcamp is built around 5+ years of corporate HR experience, not a specific qualification.
How much can I earn as an HR consultant in the UK?
UK HR consultants typically charge between £400 and £800 a day, with a median day rate of around £555. Even two or three billable days a month, that already covers the cost of the Bootcamp itself, and consultants who build a full client base can earn significantly more than a typical corporate HR salary.
What's the difference between the Bootcamp and a CIPD qualification?
CIPD qualifications teach HR theory and can take 16 to 24 months part-time. The Bootcamp is different; it's a 6-week, CPD-accredited programme focused on the practical steps of launching a consultancy: pricing your services, building credibility and winning your first clients, not general HR theory.
Do I need a licence or insurance to set up as an HR consultant?
You don't need a specific licence to advise UK employers as an HR consultant. FCA authorisation only applies if you're advising individuals on employment disputes as a claims management activity, which most HR consultants never do. Most consultants do take out professional indemnity insurance as standard good practice.
Can I start an HR consultancy without having any clients lined up yet?
Yes. Most people joining the Bootcamp haven't lined up a single client yet; that's the gap it's built to close. Module 6 walks you through the five steps to launching and finding your first clients, so you leave with a client-attraction plan, not just a business idea.