Online Class: Business Consulting 101

Organizations of all types seek outside assistance to enhance their performances. A business consultant can uncover issues, solve problems and determine new opportunities on behalf of your clients. In this course you can learn if this fast-paced, exciting and financially rewarding industry is for you.
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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 17
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 872
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 11
    Hours
    average time
  • 1.1
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Empowering the Next Generation of Business Consultants: Navigate, Innovate, and Dominate

Step into the exhilarating realm of business consulting, a dynamic sphere that's currently witnessing an unprecedented surge. With enterprises globally seeking to carve a unique niche, enhance operational efficacy, curtail expenses, and finetune their core processes, the demand for astute consultants has skyrocketed. If the world of strategizing, analyzing, and optimizing intrigues you, and you're brimming with a fervor to lead businesses to their zenith, this course is your golden ticket.

We've meticulously curated this course, distilling the essence of decades of consulting wisdom, to equip you with unparalleled insights and actionable skills. Whether you're an independent consultant, a collaborative duo, a boutique consulting firm, or part of a behemoth consultancy, this course is tailored to amplify your consulting prowess. And here's the clincher - our teachings resonate across industries, catering to both the novice and the seasoned consultant.

Dive deep with us as we:

  • Unravel the Consulting Blueprint: Master the intricacies of charting your consulting journey - from selecting the optimal business model, crafting compelling value propositions, to astutely managing operational costs.

  • Strategy Crafting: With businesses as your canvas, learn to paint strategic masterpieces. Gain unparalleled proficiency in devising strategies that resonate, ensuring your clients' visions come to fruition.

  • Mastery in Marketing & Proposals: In a world awash with consultants, standing out is vital. We arm you with innovative marketing strategies and the art of creating irresistible proposals that ensure you're the top pick, always.

  • Executing Excellence: Moving beyond strategy, delve into the tactical aspects of consulting. Acquire the finesse to not only recommend but also assist in the seamless execution of these strategies.

  • Lessons from the Consulting Chronicles: Mistakes are the stepping stones to success, but why stumble when you can learn from the trials of others? Immerse yourself in real-world case studies, understanding pitfalls to sidestep and strategies to emulate.

  • Consulting Gold - Best Practices: Conclude your journey with us by mastering the gold standards in consulting. From client relations to continuous learning, know what it takes to be recognized as the best in the business.

Embark on this transformative journey and metamorphose into a consultant par excellence. With businesses globally seeking luminaries to guide them, there's no better time to shine. Become the beacon of brilliance in the vast consulting cosmos with this course. Your ascent to consulting stardom begins here.

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  • Completely Online
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  • 6 Months to Complete
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  • PC & Mac Compatible
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  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.8 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(878 votes)

Lesson 1: The Role of the Consultant

12 Points
Consultants provide solutions to their client's specific problems, or challenges that the company cannot resolve itself. Additional lesson topics: An Insider's Guide to Building a Successful Consulting Practice; Case Interview Secrets: A Former McKinsey Interviewer Reveals How to Get Multiple Job Offers in Consulting
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2: Making the Decision to Become a Consultant

11 Points
The consulting industry has seen significant growth in recent years. Is it right for you? Additional lesson topics: How to Become a Business Consultant; Is Consulting Right for You?
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3: Choosing a Business Model

12 Points
Choosing the correct business model helps you mitigate risk. Additional lesson topics: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BUSINESS MODEL FOR YOUR START-UP; The Several Essentials of Choosing a Consultant
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4: Consulting as a Business

12 Points
By developing a business plan, you provide a formal framework to build the business from the ground up, and into future expansion. Additional lesson topics: 7 Lessons Learned From Running a Consulting Company; Small Consulting Projects and Clients: Are They Really Worthwhile?
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5: Understanding the Economic Realities of Independent Consulting

9 Points
During this lesson, we take the opportunity to elaborate on some of the economic realities of independent consulting. Additional lesson topics: Independent Contractor Tests; DOL Says Most Independent Contractors Actually Employees
  • Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6: Consulting Tips

9 Points
This lesson will discuss consulting topics that don't necessarily fall under business operations but are activities you need to know. Additional lesson topics: Consulting Skills, Tools, and Tips; Several tips for new consultants to hit the ground running
  • Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7: How to Establish and Improve Your Firm's Presence / Marketing Strategy

9 Points
Marketing management is the art and science of choosing target markets and keeping, getting, and growing customers through creating, delivering, and communicating superior customer value. Additional lesson topics: 4 Principles of Marketing Strategy In The Digital Age; How to Promote Your Consulting Business
  • Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8: Consulting Methodology

10 Points
By definition, a methodology is a frame, structure, or set of tasks completed in a logical order. There are several business improvement methodologies that are commonly used in the business world. Additional lesson topics: The consulting process models
  • Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9: Implementing Consulting Methodologies

8 Points
Your consulting methodology is the system, process, and overall approach you use to develop the solutions to your client's problems.
  • Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10: Consulting Success

10 Points
In this lesson, we will discuss issues that affect your consulting success. Additional lesson topics: Ten Secrets to Consulting Success
  • Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11: Delivering Results

10 Points
The ability to deliver great results is what separates successful consulting companies from those that simply fade away. Delivering results is what you are hired to do. Additional lesson topics: The What Who and How of Delivering Results; The Several OKR Examples for Your Organization I OKRs
  • Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12: Philosophies and Strategies on the Factors That Require Action

8 Points
Each consultant develops their own processes to meet their clients' needs. There are a number of strategies that you can use to focus on issues that require action.
  • Assessment: Exam 12

Lesson 13: Making Sure Your Recommendations Are Implemented

10 Points
Business consultants have a responsibility to ensure that their recommendations are implemented. Additional lesson topics: 7 Tips to Get A Team to Implement Your Recommendations
  • Assessment: Exam 13

Lesson 14: Consulting Lessons Learned and Things You Should Avoid

10 Points
This lesson is designed to help you avoid some of the common mistakes consultants have made.
  • Assessment: Exam 14

Lesson 15: How to Be the Best Consultant / Consultant Best Practices

100 Points
The key consultant characteristics include professionalism, reputation, judgment, good listening, time management skills, and effective communication.
  • Lesson discussions: Final Course Poll - Your Opinion; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
  • Assessment: Exam 15
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
240
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe the role of the consultant.
  • Describe what to consider when making the decision to become a consultant.
  • Summarize choosing a business model.
  • Describe understanding the economic realities of independent consulting.
  • Summarize how to establish and improve your firm's presence / marketing strategy.
  • Describe consulting methodologies and how to implement them.
  • Summarize philosophies and strategies on the factors that require action.
  • Describe consulting lessons learned and things you should avoid.
  • Summarize consultant best practices.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Business Consulting 101
Course Number: 8900365
Lessons Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars (878 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: You can take this course online in every U.S. state including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. International availability includes English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the UK, and South Africa.
Last Updated: May 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 1.1 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: John Chouinard
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "This course was challenging, relevant, and helpful. I was impressed at the quality and quantity of material, assignments, and tests--especially for an online course. I found this to be just as challenging as any course I completed when I was at a traditional university." -- Colin D.
  • "The course was very helpful and I will be able to use in my launch of my business consulting business." -- Jaleissa S.
  • "I learnt a lot about how to prepare to be a consultant, things which I did not know before. This course has been very helpful. I think some practicing consultants can also learn a lot of non-technical issues from this course." -- Agrippah P.
  • "I learned quite a bit from this course. I am very glad I signed up for the 1 year program because I definitely plan on completing more courses." -- Lorena C.
  • "Very in-depth material." -- John G.
  • "Great, Great. Thank You." -- Joann B.
  • "All parts were very helpful." -- Catherine M.
  • "The instructor was very prompt with feedback - and he is good at making positive comments." -- Austin M.
  • "The instructor is a very good man who is always available when needed." -- Bontle M.
  • "Great Class and Good Job!" -- Daryl S.

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