Welcome to SOM Academy
Accelerate Your Startup Career with VentureOps SOM Academy
Learn the operational essentials behind high-performing startups. The SOM Academy Certificate Program teaches the frameworks, tools, and tactics tech startup operators use to drive execution, manage teams, and scale systems effectively.
Each course is led by VentureOps.ai experts with decades of experience in tech startups providing C-level Executive support, Accounting, HR, Facilities, due diligence, and more.
Master Startup Operations &
Scale with Confidence
Join the SOM Academy Certificate Program by VentureOps.ai — the leading hands-on training for tech Startup Operations Managers.
Start Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Delivery: Live Webinar Series
Duration: 6 courses per program (Basics & Advanced)
Tuition: $2,997 per program or $4,994 for both (Save $1,000)
What You’ll Learn
Operational Excellence – Build scalable systems and processes.
Strategic Finance – Learn startup accounting, expense tracking and vendor negotiation to stretch capital runway.
People & Culture – Master talent systems and culture building for a thriving environment.
Exit Readiness & Due Diligence – Prepare your startup for investor scrutiny using the VentureOps Exit Readiness Framework.
SOM Academy Certificate Programs
Two Expert Tracks — SOM Basics Certificate & SOM Advanced Certificate
Program
Basics Program
Advanced Program
Full Certificate
Courses
6 Courses
6 Courses
12 Courses
Format
Live Online
Live Online
Live Online
Tuition
$2,997
$2,997
$4,994 (save $1,000)
6-Week & 12-Week Live Certificate Programs — Your Roadmap to Master Tech Startup Operations
Live Online Webinars
Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Launch Date: January 10, 2026
Tuition: $2,997 for Basics Program or $4,994 for both Basic & Advanced; all 12 weeks (Save $1,000)
Build the foundational skills every
Startup Operations Manager must master.
BASICS (Weeks 1–6)
Week
1
Course Title
ABCs of Executive Support
Key Topics
Executive support, office management, Board administration
2
Accounting Basics
A/P, A/R, expense processing, bank reconciliations
3
HR & People Ops Basics
Benefits, payroll, onboarding
4
Legal Administration & Risk Management
Contracts management, insurance
5
Facilities Management
Space planning, vendor relations, and logistics
6
Culture Creation
Building engagement, setting values, teambuilding
Deepen your expertise and prepare for
strategic leadership in startup ops.
ADVANCED (Weeks 7–12)
Week
7
Course Title
Finance
Key Topics
Audit and tax prep, financial reporting
8
HR Advanced
Policy, recruiting, retention, performance, employee relations
9
Legal Administration Advanced
Immigration processing, patent administration, stock administration
10
Marketing Coordination & Tradeshows
Event logistics, campaign coordination
11
Telecom & IT Support
Inventory/asset tracking, telecom setup, hardware/software purchasing
12
Startup Exit Prep
Due diligence, M&A/IPO readiness, data room
Who Should Attend
Aspiring Operations Managers – Build ops leadership capabilities from day one.
Executive Admins, Office Managers, Assistants – Grow your skills and streamline your company operations.
Accountants/Bookkeepers – Leverage your accounting skills and expand your knowledge managing operations.
HR Generalists - Apply your people skills and expand your capabilities to become a partner to your founders.
Customer Service - Utilize your service-focused mindset and develop operational skills toward a leadership role.
Faculty & Mentors
Courses are delivered by VentureOps.ai experts and startup operators with backgrounds in finance, HR, legal support, and more. Gain actionable insights from those who’ve helped startups raise millions and scale sustainably.
Sofia Young
Head of Marketing
Emma Johnson
Project Manager
Ava Thompson
Operations Coordinator
Liam Carter
Creative Director
Noah Mitchell
Marketing Specialist
Course Schedule