Become the Customer Success Professional Companies Need
Develop the strategy, communication, technology, AI, and relationship-management skills needed to build a successful career i
Develop the strategy, communication, technology, AI, and relationship-management skills needed to build a successful career i

Build the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to begin a career in Customer Success.

Translate your existing experience into Customer Success capabilities and prepare for your next professional opportunity.

Strengthen your strategic, technical, AI, and leadership skills to increase your impact and advance your career.







The Customer Success Minded™ Certification provides a complete learning experience that combines professional knowledge, practical application, AI-supported learning, career preparation, and certification.
Your certification experience includes:

Erika Thurmond is a Customer Success executive and the founder of Customer Success Minded™ Academy. Her experience includes leading strategic customer relationships, technology engagements, customer adoption initiatives, and business-value conversations across complex enterprise environments.
Throughout her career, Erika has worked with leading technology organizations, including Microsoft and Okta, helping customers navigate change, strengthen relationships, maximize technology investments, and achieve measurable business outcomes.
She created the Customer Success Minded™ Certification to provide aspiring and advancing professionals with the practical knowledge, real-world perspective, and career confidence needed to succeed in Customer Success.
"Products create possibilities. Customer Success professionals create outcomes."
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Develop consistent Customer Success knowledge, skills, and practices across your team through structured, instructor-led learning.
Provide multiple employees with access to the Customer Success Minded™ Certification through flexible organizational licensing options.
Prepare job seekers and career-transitioning professionals for opportunities in Customer Success and related client-facing roles.
Supplement academic and career-readiness programs with practical Customer Success education, professional resources, and certification preparation.
Address specific organizational needs through tailored workshops focused on communication, customer strategy, technology, AI, metrics, retention, or leadership.
Build the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to create measurable customer outcomes and advance your career in Customer Success.
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Customer Success Minded LLC is dedicated to empowering professionals who aspire to build a career in Customer Success Management. Our mission is to provide the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to navigate the corporate world effectively. We aim to equip individuals with the expertise to help businesses maximize the value of their technology and business tools, driving long-term success and growth.
Customer Success Managers (CSMs) play a vital role in ensuring customers achieve their goals, maximize product value, and stay engaged long-term. At Customer Success Minded LLC, we equip professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in this dynamic field. Whether you're starting your journey or looking to advance, our expert-led training will help you advance in your career.
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