Certification-Level Training.
Coaching-Level Impact.

The AI First Agency Certification™ was created for leaders
who understand AI is not a trend, it’s a shift.

We exist to help agency owners, office managers, and coaches implement AI responsibly,
ethically, and strategically inside real businesses.

This is not about learning tools.
This is about building leadership clarity,
and developing coaches who can teach it.

Our Mission

Our mission is to establish a professional standard for AI leadership inside agencies and small businesses.

We believe AI should amplify judgment, not replace it.

We are committed to building disciplined operators who can implement AI systems without sacrificing compliance, ethics, or human oversight.

And for those who want to lead beyond their own business, this certification is the pathway to becoming a KSMVP Coach trained to guide other agency owners through AI-first transformation.

What certification means here

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This is not a course completion badge.
Certification is earned through:
  • Structured modules
  • Real-world application
  • A graded Capstone project
  • Live review and demonstration of competence
Those who earn certification also earn eligibility to become a KSMVP Coach
representing the standard and supporting other agency owners.

What makes us different

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The programs are built around core concepts and practical tools. You’ll exchange experiences and ideas with other participants, and keep each other accountable through peer-group coaching.

Capstone-Based Certification

This is not about finishing lessons. Certification is earned through a graded Capstone where you design, defend, and demonstrate a real AI First Agency Blueprint.

Application-Driven Enrollment

Not everyone is accepted.
We review candidates to ensure they are ready to lead responsibly protecting both the credential and the cohort.

System-Focused, Not Prompt-Focused

We don’t teach random tricks or isolated prompts.
We train you to build structured systems that integrate AI into hiring, workflows, marketing, audits, and leadership.

Governance-First Implementation

AI without guardrails creates risk.
Our framework prioritizes compliance, ethical boundaries, and human-in-the-loop decision-making before automation.

KSMVP Coach Pathway

Graduates who meet certification standards become eligible to step into the KSMVP Coach pathway, guiding agency owners through disciplined AI adoption.

This is a leadership track, not a content badge.
Our graduates do not simply “use AI.”
They design AI-first systems inside real agencies and are trusted to help others do the same.

Standards matter.
That’s what makes this different.

What We Stand For

We believe AI should amplify leadership, not replace it.

We stand for structure before speed, ethics before automation, and clarity before complexity. In a world rushing to adopt tools, we train professionals to build systems that can be trusted.

Our standards are built on:
  • Human-in-the-loop decision making
  • Compliance-aware implementation
  • Repeatable systems over random experimentation
  • Long-term credibility over short-term hype
  • Leadership that protects both clients and teams
Certification is not about access.
It is about accountability.

Meet the Founder

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Kevin Spann

Certified AI Consultant
Founder, Speed Academy
Kevin Spann is the founder of Speed Academy, a 5-time best-selling author, and a veteran agency owner with over 40 years of experience. He specializes in helping insurance professionals grow through leadership development, team building, operational systems, and digital transformation, offering practical, proven strategies to scale efficiently and lead with confidence in today’s evolving market.

Why This Matters Now

AI is moving faster than most businesses are prepared for.

The gap between structured adopters and reactive users widens every day. We built this certification to ensure that leaders stay ahead of that curve responsibly.