The apprenticeship follows a traditional craft-learning model where you develop three essential skills: Design, Survey, and Analysis. You'll learn directly from experienced practitioners, working at your own pace while applying concepts to real-world situations using the Spryng.io platform. Each skill area typically takes a few weeks to develop initial competency, with ongoing practice and mentorship throughout the year.

Yes, you can begin your apprenticeship journey at any point during the year. We welcome new apprentices on a rolling basis, allowing you to start when it best suits you and your team's schedule.

While we welcome individual apprentices, we especially encourage joining with a team of 3-5 people from your organization or network. Teams tend to have more success as they can practice together, share perspectives, and implement Active Sensemaking more effectively in their organizations. If you're interested in joining as a team, we can help guide you in forming an effective learning group.

Like any craft apprenticeship, we welcome both beginners and experienced practitioners. No prior experience in sensemaking is required - just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn. Your learning path will be tailored to your experience level and organizational context.

The entire apprenticeship is designed around practical application. You'll work on real challenges from your organization or community, applying each skill as you learn it. Your mentors will guide you in adapting these skills to your specific context, ensuring immediate value from your learning.

Throughout your apprenticeship year, you'll have access to: - The Spryng.io platform - Expert mentorship and guidance - A community of fellow practitioners - Practical resources and learning materials - Regular feedback and support sessions

While the apprenticeship is flexible, we recommend dedicating 3-4 hours per week during the weeks of active learning to develop your practice. This includes learning new skills, applying them to real situations, and engaging with mentors and fellow apprentices. Teams often find they can integrate this learning into their existing work projects.

Upon completing your apprenticeship year, you'll receive certification as an Active Sensemaking practitioner. This recognizes your practical expertise and ability to apply these skills in real-world situations. More importantly, you'll have developed a sustainable practice that you can continue to build upon.

Throughout your apprenticeship year, you'll work directly with experienced practitioners who will guide your learning journey. Mentors provide regular feedback, help you apply concepts to your specific context, and support your development as a practitioner. This relationship is central to the apprenticeship model.

This apprenticeship follows the time-honored tradition of learning a craft through practice, mentorship, and real-world application. Unlike traditional training programs, you're not just learning concepts - you're developing practical mastery through guided experience, peer learning, and direct application to real challenges.

Teams learn through a combination of shared practice and individual growth. While each team member develops their own skills, they also benefit from: - Collaborative problem-solving on real organizational challenges - Shared learning sessions with mentors - Built-in practice partners - Immediate application within their organizational context - The ability to support and learn from each other's experiences