Programs & pricing

Programs

Every program teaches the same core: the HRO mindset and STAR+. Choose the depth and support that fit your timeline.

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Self-Paced Foundations

$1,000

8 modules · 90-day access

  • HRO mindset and a full STAR+ Story Bank
  • Power Plant and Data Center technical tracks
  • CIM 5-Step Anomaly Response for scenarios
  • Mock interviews and final checklist
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Group Core (6 weeks)

$2,000 per person

$1,750 per person for Self-Paced grads

  • Six-week small-group program
  • Built on the Foundations curriculum
  • Live practice with peers
  • Dates announced when enrollment opens
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Premium 1:1

$5,000

$4,000 for Group Core grads

  • Six private 1:1 coaching sessions
  • Tailored to your target role and track
  • Story Bank, technical, and scenario prep
  • Limited availability
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Prices in USD. Group Core is priced per person: $2,000 per person ($1,750 per person for Self-Paced grads). Premium 1:1 is $4,000 for Group Core graduates. No refunds once a session or program has started; scheduled appointments are final. See Terms.

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CIM QuickStart – $200

A focused 30-minute 1:1 Zoom session for candidates with an interview on the calendar, or anyone who wants to see how CIM works before committing to more.

  • The HRO mindset: what critical-operations panels are really listening for
  • STAR+: structure plus a reliability takeaway
  • One of your stories, polished together until it’s interview-ready
  • A one-page takeaway emailed within 48 hours

How it works: 1) Buy on Thinkific → 2) book your slot on Calendly (Saturday, Sunday, or Monday) → 3) complete the short intake form.

Already purchased? Book on Calendly, then complete the pre-session intake.

CIM QuickStart: 30-minute 1:1 interview coaching for power plants and data centers
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Self-Paced Foundations – $1,000

Eight workbook modules with recorded guidance, fillable worksheets, and technical question banks. About 19 hours of material plus your own practice reps, with 90-day access.

  1. M1: HRO MindsetHow reliable operators think, and how to show it in every answer.
  2. M2: STAR+ Story BankBuild 8 to 10 polished stories with a reliability takeaway.
  3. M3: PositioningTranslate your experience, including military, for a civilian panel.
  4. M4: Behavioral QuestionsMap common questions to the right story and practice out loud.
  5. M5: Power Plant Technical PrepSystems review and a technical question bank for plant roles.
  6. M6: Data Center Technical PrepCritical facilities systems review and question bank.
  7. M7: High-Stakes ScenariosAnswer “what would you do if…” with the CIM 5-Step Anomaly Response.
  8. M8: Mock Interviews & Final ChecklistSelf-scored mock interviews, offer basics, and a pre-interview checklist.
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Group Core – 6 weeks

$2,000 per person ($1,750 per person for Self-Paced grads)

A six-week small-group program that takes the Foundations curriculum live, with structured practice alongside other candidates. Group Core is CIM’s only group offering. Dates and details will be announced when enrollment opens.

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Premium 1:1 – 6 sessions

$5,000 ($4,000 for Group Core grads)

Six private sessions tailored to your target role, track (power plant or data center), and timeline: Story Bank, technical prep, scenario practice, and mock interviews. Availability is limited, so start with a short note about your goals.

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No guarantee of hiring. Critical Interview Mastery LLC is an independent education and coaching business. CIM is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting for any employer, utility, power plant, data center operator, or staffing firm, and has no influence over hiring decisions. CIM does not guarantee any interview, job offer, or hiring outcome.